Enrollment
546
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hot Springs, Arkansas, enrolling 546 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 546 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 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 546 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside High School (1,107 students) and Lakeside Intermediate School (721 students) alongside Lakeside Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lakeside Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,269
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeside School District, which includes Lakeside Middle School.
$11,269
Per student
-8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 35.8%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~546 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeside Middle School a good school?
Lakeside Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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