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Enrollment
466
Elementary
DISTRICT 505 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHENIX CITY·NCES 010270002179
Lakewood Primary School
18 Explorer Road, Phenix City, AL 36867 · (334) 664-9955 · Lee County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL466 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
162 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 127 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 166 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 173 | 37% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Lakewood Primary School→Lakewood Elementary School→Phenix City Intermediate School→South Girard School
Based on grade levels within Phenix City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lakewood Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Primary School this school | 466 | 34.8% | N/A |
| Lakewood Elementary School Phenix City | 455 | 35.6% | 68.0% |
| Leeds Primary School Leeds | 517 | 36.8% | N/A |
| Lynn Fanning Elementary School Meridianville | 618 | 39.0% | N/A |
| Monrovia Elementary School Huntsville | 600 | 30.5% | 74.5% |
| Mt Olive Primary School Ft Mitchell | 424 | 32.3% | N/A |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lakewood Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 466 | #354 of 709 | #10 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #144 of 655 | #11 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.7% | #57 of 658 | #9 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.8% | #620 of 696 | #24 of 25 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -19.8% | #97 of 364 | #3 of 14 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
466
-38 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 466 | 30 | 15.5:1 | 35% (162) |
| 2023-24 | 517 | 29 | 17.8:1 | 53% (276) |
| 2022-23 | 543 | 29.2 | 18.6:1 | 54% (293) |
| 2020-21 | 504 | 34 | 14.8:1 | 35% (176) |
| 2017-18 | 581 | 33 | 17.6:1 | 29% (167) |
| 2015-16 | 535 | 32 | 16.7:1 | 29% (153) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lakewood Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (581 to 466); teachers down 9% (33 to 30).
About Lakewood Primary School
Lakewood Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school that serves part of Phenix City, Alabama. There are 466 students enrolled, covering kindergarten through 2.
Phenix City includes 11 schools. Together they enroll 7,198 students.
The biggest share of students at Lakewood Primary School, 44%, is White. Other reported shares: 35% Black, 11% multiracial, and 11% Hispanic. That compares with about 66% White among all Lee County residents. The diversity index for Lakewood Primary School is 67%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are about 15.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Lakewood Primary School, which has 30. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Alabama is 17.0:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Lakewood Primary School is about 35%. The 48% average for public schools in Lee County is 13 points higher.
In Lee County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $65,824, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. There are 41 public schools in the county, enrolling about 24,812, Lakewood Primary School among them.
Lakewood Elementary School is about 0.1 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Lakewood Primary School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Lakewood Primary School falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 466 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 504.
The Lakewood Primary School discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
181,134
Census ACS
Median income
$65,824
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
24,812 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Phenix City
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,579 students
- Phenix City Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 722 students
- Phenix City Elementary SchoolElementary · 683 students
- Westview Elementary SchoolElementary · 563 students
- Central Freshman AcademyHigh · 513 students
Other schools in Phenix City
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,579 students
- Phenix City Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 722 students
- Phenix City Elementary SchoolElementary · 683 students
- Westview Elementary SchoolElementary · 563 students
- Central Freshman AcademyHigh · 513 students
Nearby schools
- Lakewood Elementary School0.1 mi · 455
- Central Freshman Academy1.7 mi · 513
- Central High School1.8 mi · 1,579
- Phenix City Intermediate School1.9 mi · 1,068
- Phenix City Elementary School2.0 mi · 683
- Sherwood Elementary School2.0 mi · 493
Frequently asked questions
About Lakewood Primary SchoolHow many students attend Lakewood Primary School?
Lakewood Primary School enrolls approximately 466 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Lakewood Primary School serve?
Lakewood Primary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lakewood Primary School is approximately 15.5:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lakewood Primary School?
At Lakewood Primary School, the student body is approximately 44% White, 11% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Lakewood Primary School public or private?
Lakewood Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Phenix City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.