At a glance
Reported students
490
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
395.5
Lakeview Elementary: 490 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 399
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Solon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Solon Comm School District. NCES reports 490 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Iowa median of 13.3:1 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 (93.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakeview Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.75 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White93.5%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Solon Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Solon Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 03–05
196 reported students
Solon High School
High · Grades 09–12
471 reported students
Solon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
320 reported students
Public schools near Lakeview Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon Intermediate Elementary · Solon Comm School District | 03–05 | 196 | 0.4 mi |
| Christine Grant Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 426 | 6.1 mi |
| Penn Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 512 | 6.4 mi |
| Buford Garner Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 344 | 6.7 mi |
| James Van Allen Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 376 | 7.4 mi |
| Wickham Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 315 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
What grades does Lakeview Elementary serve?
Lakeview Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Solon Comm School District.
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary reported 490 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 399 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 490 students and 32.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakeview Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakeview Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Solon Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakeview Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.3% 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 Lakeview Elementary in?
Lakeview Elementary is part of Solon Comm School District, based in Solon, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakeview Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Solon Intermediate (0.4 mi), Christine Grant Elementary (6.1 mi), Penn Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.