Lakewood Primary School

www.pcboe.net/lps/index.html

543 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Lakewood Primary School, located at 18 Explorer Road in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phenix City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social and emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for the Lakewood community, providing families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student support services. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, Lakewood Primary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the fundamental tools necessary for lifelong learning.

543

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	41
Black	165
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
281 (51.7 %)
Black
165 (30.4 %)
Two or More
50 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)664-9955
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/lps/index.html
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 187

Grade 1 169

Grade 2 187