- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, IA
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192124001273
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, IA.
School address
District: Norwalk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192124001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 192124001273 · Norwalk, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 16.8:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students)
Lakewood Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk Senior
Norwalk Senior High School
1,035 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
824 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills Elementary
558 students
- This school
Lakewood Elementary School
554 students
- Oviatt Element
Oviatt Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary School reports 554 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$11,287
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Lakewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk Comm School District reports $11,287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviatt Elementary School | 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
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Norwalk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk Comm School District?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, Norwalk Comm School District also operates Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students), Norwalk Middle School (824 students), and Orchard Hills Elementary (558 students). See the Norwalk Comm School District district page for the complete list.