- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Little Rock, AR
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051068000787
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 051068000787 · North Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 19.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
Lakewood Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Little R
North Little Rock High School
1,652 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
1,036 students
- North Little R 548
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
548 students
- Ridgeroad Elem 516
Ridgeroad Elementary School
516 students
- North Little R 472
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
472 students
- This school 427
Lakewood Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary School reports 427 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 Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Lakewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for N. Little Rock School District reports $12,919 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Lakewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Little Rock, 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 North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.