Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lakeside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
81%
19%
White
7%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
63%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeside Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeside Elementary School is ranked #887 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
269 students attend Lakeside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lakeside Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeside Elementary School offer ?
Lakeside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeside Elementary School part of?
Lakeside Elementary School is part of Lakeside School Dist(Chicot) School District.
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