At a glance
Reported students
532
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Lakeshore School: 532 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16:1 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
- 542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Lakeshore School
Lakeshore School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 532 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Louisiana 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 Black (66.2%) and White (24.6%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 Lakeshore School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.16 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 0.06 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
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.36
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black66.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Drew Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
537 reported students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Kiroli Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
430 reported students
George Welch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Public schools near Lakeshore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Point Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 431 | 0.6 mi |
| Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 391 | 2.3 mi |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 2.4 mi |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 579 | 2.9 mi |
| New Vision Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · New Vision Learning Academy | PK–06 | 227 | 3.1 mi |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | 03–05 | 350 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore School
What grades does Lakeshore School serve?
Lakeshore School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Lakeshore School?
Lakeshore School reported 532 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 542 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakeshore School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 532 students and 33.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakeshore School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakeshore School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakeshore School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% 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 Lakeshore School in?
Lakeshore School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakeshore School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cypress Point Elementary School (0.6 mi), Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary (2.3 mi), Jack Hayes Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.