Lakewood Elementary School vs. Central Park School For Children
Should you attend Lakewood Elementary School or Central Park School For Children? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Central Park School For Children ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Park School For Children ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
401 students
609 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2338 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#881 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
67
68
Grade 1 Students
60
67
Grade 2 Students
60
68
Grade 3 Students
72
65
Grade 4 Students
71
69
Grade 5 Students
55
83
Grade 6 Students
-
72
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
46%
17%
% Black
30%
26%
% White
13%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
