Lakewood Elementary

6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222

www.henry.k12.tn.us/lakewood/index.html

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School, located in Buchanan, Tennessee, is part of the Henry County School District. Situated in a rural setting off Highway 79 North, the school serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community, dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for elementary-aged students. As a public institution within the Henry County system, the school operates with a focus on academic achievement and fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement.

The school’s website highlights its role in the district’s broader mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside character development, Lakewood Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that caters to the unique needs of families in the Buchanan area. Prospective parents and community members can utilize the school's online portal to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events that define the Lakewood experience.

505

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
457 (90.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (5.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henry County
Phone:	(731)644-1600
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.tn.us/lakewood/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 78