Excellent
#162 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
Lakewood Primary School
Elementary School · Phenix City · Phenix City, AL
A Phenix City elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18 Explorer Road, Phenix City, AL 36867
- Reading 91% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lakewood Primary School score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakewood Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phenix City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,847
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
47%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Works Learning Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Phenix City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 627 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Phenix City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Primary School is listed in Phenix City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Primary School
Lakewood Primary School is a public elementary school in Phenix City, AL, part of Phenix City, serving approximately 517 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Primary School
What grades does Lakewood Primary School serve?
Lakewood Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Lakewood Primary School?
Lakewood Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Primary School rank in AL?
Lakewood Primary School ranks #162 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Lakewood Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lakewood Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Primary School has 91% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Lakewood Primary School a charter school?
No, Lakewood Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Primary School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Primary School?
53.4% of students at Lakewood Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (334) 664-9955
- Area population (ZIP 36867)
- 22,441
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36867; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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