LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lakeside Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waconda school district, located in Cawker City, KS with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Lakeside Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lakeside Elementary, located at 913 7th St in Cawker City, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Waconda USD 272 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, personal growth, and community engagement. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere characteristic of its rural setting, the school focuses on providing individualized attention to help each child reach their potential in both their studies and their social development.

As part of the broader USD 272 district, Lakeside Elementary works to uphold the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student success. The school integrates modern instructional practices with the values of the Cawker City community to prepare students for their future educational journeys. Families and interested community members can find further information, including staff directories, school calendars, and district resources, by visiting the official school district website at http://www.usd272.org.

For more information, contact Lakeside Elementary at (785) 781-4911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.