Lakewood Elementary School

812 WASHINGTON BLVD
LAKE ODESSA, MI 48849

www.lakewoodps.org

493 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School is located in Lake Odessa, Michigan, and serves as a primary educational institution within the Lakewood Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their educational journey.

As part of the broader Lakewood Public Schools community, the elementary school works closely with district leadership to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets state educational standards. The school’s location on Washington Boulevard serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.lakewoodps.org.

493

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
437 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Black
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:	Lakewood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)374-8842
Website:	http://www.lakewoodps.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 1 126

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 117