Lakewood Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)46%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
417 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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