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Lakewood Elementary School

14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakewood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#29 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
66%
31%
71%
32%
65-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
8%
7%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lakewood Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
493 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 66% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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