- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050867001730
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 16
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Junior High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Junior High School ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050867001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lakeside Junior High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050867001730 · Hot Springs, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (1,107 students)
Lakeside Junior High School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,107 students
- Lakeside Inter
Lakeside Intermediate School
721 students
- Lakeside Prima
Lakeside Primary School
583 students
- This school
Lakeside Junior High School
581 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
546 students
What this shows Lakeside Junior High School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Junior High School compares
Lakeside Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Lakeside Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeside School District reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Junior High School
How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Junior High School?
36.4% of students at Lakeside Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Junior High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Junior High School rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Junior High School ranks #4 of 16 public schools in Hot Springs, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside School District?
Besides Lakeside Junior High School, Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside High School (1,107 students), Lakeside Intermediate School (721 students), and Lakeside Primary School (583 students). See the Lakeside School District district page for the complete list.