Lakewood Elementary School

www.norwalk.k12.ia.us

544 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School is located at 9210 Happy Hollow Dr in Norwalk, Iowa, and serves as a key educational institution within the Norwalk Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Norwalk school system, Lakewood Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Norwalk community to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Lakewood Elementary promotes a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, character building, and a lifelong love of learning. For more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and administrative policies, parents and community members can visit their official district website at http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us.

544

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	473
Hispanic	38
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
473 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.0 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwalk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)981-1850
Website:	http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 4 268

Grade 5 276