Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Lakewood Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alban Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
308 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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