At a glance
Reported students
658
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Lakeshore Elementary: 658 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 682
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Lakeshore Elementary
Lakeshore Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mooresville. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Iredell-Statesville Schools. NCES reports 658 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 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 15.3:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.3%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 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 6.65 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.65
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.92
- 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
- White70.2%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black6.8%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Iredell-Statesville Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Iredell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Lake Norman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
641 reported students
Woodland Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Shepherd Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
738 reported students
Cloverleaf Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Public schools near Lakeshore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 641 | 1.9 mi |
| Woodland Heights Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 594 | 3.3 mi |
| Shepherd Elementary Elementary · Iredell-Statesville Schools | PK–05 | 738 | 3.8 mi |
| Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science Elementary · Charter · Iredell Charter Academy of Arts & Scienc | KG–08 | 795 | 4.5 mi |
| Park View Elementary Elementary · Mooresville Graded School District | KG–02 | 421 | 5 mi |
| South Elementary Elementary · Mooresville Graded School District | PK–02 | 466 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Elementary
What grades does Lakeshore Elementary serve?
Lakeshore Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Iredell-Statesville Schools.
How many students attend Lakeshore Elementary?
Lakeshore Elementary reported 658 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 682 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 658 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakeshore Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakeshore Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iredell-Statesville Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakeshore Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.3% 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 Lakeshore Elementary in?
Lakeshore Elementary is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools, based in Statesville, NC, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakeshore Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Norman Elementary (1.9 mi), Woodland Heights Elementary (3.3 mi), Shepherd Elementary (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.