Very Good
#627 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
Lakeside Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Highlands Sd · Honesdale, PA
A Wayne Highlands Sd elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
129 Lakeside Dr, Honesdale, PA 18431
- Math 61% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakeside Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lakeside 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honesdale), 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
$55,323
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18431; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominics AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Damascus Area SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Preston SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | Not available | 144 | 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.
Wayne Highlands Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakeside Elementary School is listed in Wayne Highlands SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakeside Elementary School
Lakeside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honesdale, PA, part of Wayne Highlands Sd, serving approximately 414 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #627 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakeside Elementary School
What grades does Lakeside Elementary School serve?
Lakeside Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakeside Elementary School rank in PA?
Lakeside Elementary School ranks #627 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lakeside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakeside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lakeside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeside Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakeside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakeside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakeside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakeside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeside Elementary School?
57.2% of students at Lakeside 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (570) 253-6820
- Area population (ZIP 18431)
- 12,576
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18431; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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