Lakeside Elementary School

407 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Wayne Highlands School District. Situated in a scenic area of the Poconos, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for children in the early stages of their education. It is known for fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes student engagement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is characterized by its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the standard curriculum. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and active parental involvement, Lakeside Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and character building, the institution serves as a central hub for childhood education in the Honesdale community.

407

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

White
359 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
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:	Wayne Highlands SD
Phone:	(570)253-6820
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 137