Very Good
#356 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 34% in state
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary School · North Little Rock School District · North Little Rock, AR
A North Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 FAIRWAY AVE, North Little Rock, AR 72116
- Math 53% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lakewood Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Little Rock), 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
$75,490
Median home value
$218,700
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Ridge Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Elementary School is listed in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Little Rock, AR, part of North Little Rock School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood Elementary School
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School serve?
Lakewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Elementary School rank in AR?
Lakewood Elementary School ranks #356 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lakewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lakewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lakewood Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (501) 771-8270
- Area population (ZIP 72116)
- 21,090
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 42
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 72116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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