At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Lakewood Elementary School: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 475
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Phenix City. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Phenix City. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.6%) and Black (30.1%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lakewood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.6%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black30.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Phenix City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakewood Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
466 reported students
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Westview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Phenix City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
683 reported students
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
722 reported students
Meadowlane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
155 reported students
Public schools near Lakewood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Primary School Elementary · Phenix City | KG–02 | 466 | 0.1 mi |
| Phenix City Elementary School Elementary · Phenix City | KG–05 | 683 | 2.1 mi |
| Sherwood Elementary School Elementary · Phenix City | KG–05 | 493 | 2.1 mi |
| River Road Elementary School Elementary · Muscogee County | PK–05 | 454 | 2.8 mi |
| Fox Elementary School Elementary · Muscogee County | PK–05 | 383 | 3 mi |
| Westview Elementary School Elementary · Phenix City | PK–05 | 563 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Elementary School
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School serve?
Lakewood Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Phenix City.
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 475 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 455 students and 26.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakewood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakewood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Lakewood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakewood Elementary School in?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Phenix City, based in Phenix City, AL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakewood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakewood Primary School (0.1 mi), Phenix City Elementary School (2.1 mi), Sherwood Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.