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Alumni: what's one memory from LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
583
Elementary
DISTRICT 652 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (GARLAND)·NCES 050867000580
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
2841 MALVERN, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901 · (501) 262-1921 · Garland County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL583 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
19.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
296 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 70%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 136 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 232 | 40% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 61% · 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
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL→LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL→LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL→LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 583 | 50.8% | N/A |
| SEQUOYAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUSSELLVILLE | 542 | 54.6% | 58.0% |
| LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL HOT SPRINGS | 721 | 49.5% | 50.2% |
| HAPPY HOLLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE | 521 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAYETTEVILLE | 567 | 47.3% | 52.2% |
| ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FORT SMITH | 459 | 57.1% | 49.1% |
Matched among Arkansas 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 LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas | In Garland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 583 | #85 of 531 | #4 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.2:1 | #445 of 480 | #13 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.0% | #167 of 480 | #5 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.8% | #416 of 513 | #12 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.2% | #262 of 311 | #7 of 8 |
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
583
+48 (+9%) vs 2020
+17% since 1990-91, when it was 498
Student : Teacher
19.2:1
was 16.2:1
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 | 583 | 30.4 | 19.2:1 | 51% (296) |
| 2023-24 | 443 | 32.8 | 13.5:1 | 62% (275) |
| 2022-23 | 524 | 31.9 | 16.4:1 | 50% (261) |
| 2020-21 | 535 | 33 | 16.2:1 | 38% (204) |
| 2017-18 | 615 | 36.9 | 16.7:1 | 24% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 577 | 36 | 16.0:1 | 46% (265) |
| 2010-11 | 507 | 32 | 15.8:1 | 53% (269) |
| 2000-01 | 323 | 24 | 13.5:1 | 33% (105) |
| 1990-91 | 498 | 25 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school in Arkansas, located in HOT SPRINGS. Students in pre-K through 1 attend the school, which enrolls 583 students. The average among elementary schools in Arkansas is roughly 418 students; this school is 39% bigger than that.
Enrollment across the 5 schools in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland) totals 3,538 students.
By race and ethnicity, LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is 63% White. Other reported shares: 16% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 6% Black, and 3% Asian. That compares with about 83% White among all Garland County residents. By the diversity index, LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL comes in at 56%.
Teachers at the school number 30.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 19.2:1. The 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas is lower than this school's figure. Roughly 51% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 72% for public schools in Garland County.
Garland County census figures show that median household income is about $57,181, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is among the 28 public schools in Garland County.
The closest public school, LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile from LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Small, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL saw enrollment rise 9% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 16.2:1 in 2020-21, and 19.2:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Garland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
100,035
Census ACS
Median income
$57,181
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
14,391 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)
- LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,107 students
- LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 721 students
- LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 581 students
- LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 546 students
Other schools in HOT SPRINGS
- LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,107 students
- HOT SPRINGS JUNIOR ACADEMYMiddle · 803 students
- HOT SPRINGS WORLD CLASS HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 759 students
- LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 721 students
- MAIN STREET VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOLElementary · 647 students
- LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 581 students
Other Lakeside Primary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Lakeside Primary. LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is the largest of the 3.
- Lakeside Primary SchoolPrairieville, LA · 545 students
- Lakeside Primary SchoolCENTER CONWAY, NH · 210 students
Nearby schools
- LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 721
- LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 581
- LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 1,107
- LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 546
- CUTTER-MORNING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.2 mi · 357
- CUTTER-MORNING STAR HIGH SCHOOL2.3 mi · 331
Frequently asked questions
About LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOLHow large is LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 583 students in grades PK-01.
Is LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 19.2:1 students per teacher at LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL are roughly 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL public or private?
LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.