- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Little Rock, AR
Lakewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051068000788
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Lakewood Middle School shrank from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 051068000788 · North Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
1,036 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
Lakewood Middle School shrank from 1,115 students in 2022-23 to 1,052 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle 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
- This school
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
- Meadow Park El 468
Meadow Park Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle School reports 1,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Middle School compares
Lakewood Middle 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 26% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 546 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lakewood Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,036 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle School
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,115 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Lakewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle School is African American at 62.1% 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 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Lakewood Middle School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students), and Ridgeroad Elementary School (516 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.