Enrollment
654
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Junior High School
Lakeside Junior High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 654 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 330 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 654 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Lakeside Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeside Junior High School compares
Lakeside Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Lakeside Junior High School.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeside Junior High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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