Lakewood Elementary School

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School, located at 265 Learning Place Ln in Cecilia, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hardin County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

In addition to its standard academic programming, Lakewood Elementary typically integrates resources and activities designed to engage young learners and prepare them for future academic success. By maintaining a location in Cecilia, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting collaboration between educators, students, and families. The institution focuses on maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential skills, develop a love for learning, and contribute positively to their school culture.

459

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	20
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.4 %)
Black
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hardin County
Phone:	(270)862-4516
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 37

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 68