LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

2855 MALVERN AVE
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71901

720 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Lakeside Intermediate School, located on Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is a key component of the Lakeside School District. Serving students in the middle-grade levels, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more complex academic requirements of middle and high school. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during these formative transition years.

As part of the broader Lakeside School District community, the school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with opportunities for student engagement. By maintaining a focus on instructional excellence and community involvement, Lakeside Intermediate aims to prepare its student body for future success in higher-level academics. Families interested in specific programs, current events, or school policies can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://lakesidesd.org.

720

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKESIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	89
Black	55
Asian	14
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
514 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
89 (12.4 %)
Black
55 (7.6 %)
Two or More
45 (6.2 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)262-2332
Website:	http://lakesidesd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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

Grade 2 235

Grade 3 233

Grade 4 252