- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050867000394
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050867000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakeside Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 050867000394 · Hot Springs, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 13.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (1,107 students)
Lakeside Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle 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
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior High School
581 students
- This school
Lakeside Middle School
546 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle School compares
Lakeside Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 48% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Lakeside Middle 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 Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle 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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle School
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle School?
38.5% of students at Lakeside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside School District?
Besides Lakeside Middle 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.