LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

2841 MALVERN AVE
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901

(501)262-1921

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Lakeside Primary School is a public elementary school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Lakeside School District. Catering to the youngest learners in the community, the school focuses on building a strong foundational education, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally during their formative years.

As a vital component of the Lakeside "Ram" community, the primary school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the wider district. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to intermediate education while maintaining a focus on engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. By utilizing their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and community events to ensure a strong partnership between the home and the classroom.

524

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKESIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	64
Black	32
Asian	9
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
359 (68.5 %)
Hispanic
64 (12.2 %)
Two or More
57 (10.9 %)
Black
32 (6.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)262-1921
Website:	http://lakesidesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 89

Kindergarten 217

Grade 1 218