At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Lakeside Middle School: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Lakeside Middle School
Lakeside Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Hot Springs. It is one of 5 current school records connected to LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland). NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 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 (71.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.6%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 Lakeside Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.32 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White71.4%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black7.7%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial7%
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 LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lakeside Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
581 reported students
Lakeside Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
583 reported students
Lakeside Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
721 reported students
Lakeside High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,107 reported students
Public schools near Lakeside Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School High · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 09–12 | 1,107 | 0.3 mi |
| Lakeside Intermediate School Elementary · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 02–04 | 721 | 0.4 mi |
| Lakeside Primary School Elementary · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | PK–01 | 583 | 0.4 mi |
| Lakeside Junior High School Middle · LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) | 07–08 | 581 | 0.4 mi |
| Hot Springs Junior Academy Middle · Charter · Hot Springs School District | 07–09 | 803 | 4.2 mi |
| Fountain Lake Middle School Middle · Fountain Lake School District | 05–08 | 389 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle School
What grades does Lakeside Middle School serve?
Lakeside Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland).
How many students attend Lakeside Middle School?
Lakeside Middle School reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 542 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 546 students and 33.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakeside Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakeside Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakeside Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakeside Middle School in?
Lakeside Middle School is part of LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland), based in Hot Springs, AR, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakeside Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeside High School (0.3 mi), Lakeside Intermediate School (0.4 mi), Lakeside Primary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.