- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cecilia, KY
Lakewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249001963
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cecilia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cecilia, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249001963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lakewood Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210249001963 · Cecilia, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.5:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
Lakewood Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 463
Lakewood Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Lakewood Elementary School reports 463 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Lakewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 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 Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Cecilia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cecilia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Lakewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Cecilia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cecilia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cecilia, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides Lakewood Elementary School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.