- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phenix City, AL
Lakewood Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010270002179
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 12
- public schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Primary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Primary School ranks #5 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lakewood Primary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010270002179 · Phenix City, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.1:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Lakewood Primary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Primary 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 466
Lakewood Primary School
466 students
What this shows Lakewood Primary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Primary School compares
Lakewood Primary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 34.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Lakewood Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Primary 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Primary School
How many students attend Lakewood Primary School?
Lakewood Primary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher 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 Primary School?
43.8% of students at Lakewood Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Primary School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Primary School?
Lakewood Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Primary School ranks #5 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 Primary 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.