- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, AR
Lakeside Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050867000580
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Primary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Primary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Hot Springs, AR.
School address
District: Lakeside School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050867000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Lakeside Primary School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 050867000580 · Hot Springs, AR Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 18.8:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (1,107 students)
Lakeside Primary School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-15.5%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Primary 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
- This school
Lakeside Primary School
583 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior High School
581 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
546 students
What this shows Lakeside Primary School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Primary School compares
Lakeside Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lakeside Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Primary 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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Primary School
How many students attend Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, AR. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Primary School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Primary School?
39.3% of students at Lakeside Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Primary School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Primary School ranks #7 of 9 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 schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside School District?
Besides Lakeside Primary School, Lakeside School District also operates Lakeside High School (1,107 students), Lakeside Intermediate School (721 students), and Lakeside Junior High School (581 students). See the Lakeside School District district page for the complete list.