- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001562
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 42
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. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- 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 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Lakeside Junior High School grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 051266001562 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 12.8:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Lakeside Junior High School grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 52.4 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
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 654
Lakeside Junior High School
654 students
What this shows Lakeside Junior High School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Junior High School compares
Lakeside Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,146
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 26.8%
White 21.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Lakeside Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Junior High School
How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Junior High School?
67.9% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
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 schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Junior High School ranks #4 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Lakeside Junior High School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.