Very Good
#457 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 34% in state
Based on limited data
Lakewood Elementary
Elementary School · Baltimore City Public Schools
2625 Federal Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 264 schools in Baltimore. Learn more
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#457 of 1,363
In Baltimore
#34 of 267
public schools
In district
#21 of 149
Baltimore City Public Schools
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Lakewood Elementary
Lakewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, MD, part of Baltimore City Public Schools. Lakewood Elementary serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Lakewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.0
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 85 students, Lakewood Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Lakewood Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Lakewood Elementary Compares
See how Lakewood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2625 Federal Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lakewood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. The Green School of Baltimore (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Harford Heights Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Baltimore, see our Baltimore schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,031
Median Home Value
$134,900
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
Population
27,881
College Educated
16.7%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
28.8 min
Poverty Rate
24.6%
Median Age
38
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakewood Elementary
What grades does Lakewood Elementary serve?
Lakewood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?
Lakewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Elementary rank in MD?
Lakewood Elementary ranks #457 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lakewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakewood Elementary a charter school?
No, Lakewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Elementary?
81.2% of students at Lakewood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (410) 396-9158
Resources & Links
District
Baltimore City Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 75,811
- Schools in District
- 151
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,977
- District Rank
- #21 of 149
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