Lakewood Primary School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakewood Primary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakewood Primary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
32%
32%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lakewood Primary School often compared to?
Lakewood Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School, Ladonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lakewood Primary School?
517 students attend Lakewood Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lakewood Primary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Primary School?
Lakewood Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood Primary School offer ?
Lakewood Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Primary School part of?
Lakewood Primary School is part of Phenix City School District.
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