Lakeside Elem

www.usd250.org

422 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School is located in Pittsburg, Kansas, and serves as one of the primary educational institutions within the Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) district. Situated on South College Street, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early years of their academic careers. The school is known for its commitment to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school.

As a member of the Pittsburg school district, Lakeside emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with families to meet diverse student needs. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to engage young learners. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character building, Lakeside Elementary plays a vital role in the Pittsburg community, aiming to create a positive, safe, and productive space for children to begin their educational journey.

422

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	76
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
272 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
76 (18.0 %)
Two or More
50 (11.8 %)
Black
11 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Pittsburg
Phone:	(620)235-3140
Website:	http://www.usd250.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 68