- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phenix City, AL
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010270001547
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010270001547 · Phenix City, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 22.8:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Lakewood Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- This school 455
Lakewood Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Elementary School compares
Lakewood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Lakewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Phenix City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 22.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lakewood Elementary School rank among public schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.