Lakewood Elementary

www.lakewood.dpsnc.net/

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School, located in the Lakewood neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina, is part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic growth and personal development. As a cornerstone of its local community, Lakewood Elementary is dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum standards with programs that foster social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school is notable for its focus on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, school policies, and updates on academic initiatives. By leveraging its location within Durham, Lakewood Elementary often collaborates with local partners and parents to enhance the educational experience, aiming to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within its student body.

385

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	183
Black	105
Asian	18
Two or More	32

Hispanic
183 (47.5 %)
Black
105 (27.3 %)
White
47 (12.2 %)
Two or More
32 (8.3 %)
Asian
18 (4.7 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3939
Website:	http://www.lakewood.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 17

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lakewood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lakewood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	51.4%
Male	187	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)