Lakeside Elementary

Summary:

Lakeside Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cawker City, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 159 students. The school is part of the Waconda school district and has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools in recent years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Lakeside Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64.44% of Lakeside Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.5% for the Waconda district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. In Mathematics, an impressive 84.43% of Lakeside Elementary students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the Waconda district (63.68%) and the state (31.6%). The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade, with over 90% of students proficient or better in Mathematics.

Lakeside Elementary excels in supporting its subgroups, particularly White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For White students, Lakeside Elementary ranked 14th out of 579 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with 5-star ratings. For low socioeconomic status students, Lakeside Elementary ranked 41st out of 546 Kansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, also earning a 5-star rating. Additionally, Lakeside Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.6 to 14 students per teacher in recent years, which is lower than the nearby Tipton Community School (13 students per teacher) and Beloit Elementary (13.5 students per teacher).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

913 7th St
Cawker City, KS 67430

(785) 781-4911

District: Waconda

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,713

Students who attend Lakeside Elementary usually attend:

High:

Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakeside Elementary ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary is 14. (See more...)

Compare Lakeside Elementary employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakeside Elementary is $14,713.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakeside Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeside Elementary 20^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Lakeside Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

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Rank History for Lakeside Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lakeside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2016	77.80	116^th	656	82.3%
2017	60.72	252^nd	659	61.8%
2018	71.28	154^th	656	76.5%
2019	67.80	185^th	667	72.3%
2021	75.90	122^nd	670	81.8%
2022	86.72	61^st	668	90.9%
2023	71.12	153^rd	660	76.8%
2024	93.06	20^th	653	96.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakeside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	71.37	83^rd	512	83.8%
2019	81.28	30^th	509	94.1%
2023	67.44	123^rd	541	77.3%
2024	82.64	41^st	546	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakeside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.24	282^nd	574	50.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakeside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.72	166^th	605	72.6%

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Rank History for White students at Lakeside Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.32	181^st	574	68.5%
2019	61.38	205^th	592	65.4%
2021	68.74	147^th	587	75.0%
2022	82.73	63^rd	596	89.4%
2023	65.97	163^rd	584	72.1%
2024	92.23	14^th	579	97.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lakeside Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	64	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	68
2005	51	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	53
2006	37	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	41
2007	49	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	51
2008	49	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	51
2009	39	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	43
2010	47	0	0	1	1	0	1	50
2011	50	0	0	0	2	0	1	53
2012	35	0	0	0	4	0	0	39
2013	35	2	0	1	0	0	0	38
2014	33	4	0	0	0	0	0	37
2015	25	2	0	0	1	0	0	28
2016	133	1	0	2	1	0	2	139
2017	131	2	0	3	1	0	2	139
2018	122	1	0	3	0	0	1	127
2019	136	1	0	2	1	0	1	141
2020	142	0	1	2	1	0	4	150
2021	127	0	0	0	0	0	3	130
2022	145	0	0	0	0	0	4	149
2023	149	1	0	4	0	0	5	159

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lakeside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	68	5.9	11.5	51.5
2005	53	5.2	10.2	56.6
2006	41	5.2	7.9	61
2007	51	5.8	8.8	45.1
2008	51	4.6	11.1	45.1
2009	43	4.8	9.0	55.8
2010	50	4.6	10.8	54
2011	53	5.2	10.1	54.7
2012	39	6.6	5.8	51.3
2013	38	4.4	8.6	57.9
2014	37	4.1	9.0	56.8
2015	28	4.0	7.0	57.1
2016	139	10.0	13.9	52.5
2017	139	10.0	13.8	56.1
2018	127	9.1	13.9	55.9
2019	141	10.5	13.4	53.9
2020	150	11.7	12.8	54
2021	130	12.2	10.6	50
2022	149	11.4	13.0	42.3
2023	159	11.3	14.0	56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lakeside Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	68	5.9	11.5	51.5
2005	53	5.2	10.2	56.6
2006	41	5.2	7.9	61
2007	51	5.8	8.8	45.1
2008	51	4.6	11.1	45.1
2009	43	4.8	9.0	55.8
2010	50	4.6	10.8	54
2011	53	5.2	10.1	54.7
2012	39	6.6	5.8	51.3
2013	38	4.4	8.6	57.9
2014	37	4.1	9.0	56.8
2015	28	4.0	7.0	57.1
2016	139	10.0	13.9	52.5
2017	139	10.0	13.8	56.1
2018	127	9.1	13.9	55.9
2019	141	10.5	13.4	53.9
2020	150	11.7	12.8	54
2021	130	12.2	10.6	50
2022	149	11.4	13.0	42.3
2023	159	11.3	14.0	56.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakeside Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,286 (8.7%)	$13,427 (91.3%)	$14,713

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakeside Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 660 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Elementary)	41.2	61.1	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	58.3	66.7	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Elementary)	58.8	94.4	35.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	70.8	96.3	25.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Elementary)	63.6	50	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	68	62.5	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Elementary)	54.5	70	15.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	60	81.3	21.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeside Elementary)	72.2	42.8	29.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waconda)	65.2	50	15.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakeside Elementary)	33.3	33.3	0%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waconda)	34.8	42.9	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Lakeside Elementary)	38.9	33.3	5.6%
5th Grade Science (Waconda)	47.8	39.3	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	159	12.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	149	9.6%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.9%	56.6%	2.7%

Schools Near Lakeside Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	913 7th St	Cawker City	67430	Mitchell County	Waconda	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 781-4911	159	11	14.0	56.6%	149 (93.7%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	93.1	20^th of 653 public elementary schools	96.9%		71.1	153^rd of 660 public elementary schools	76.8%	133	50.0	78.9			64.4	94.4	84.2			84.4			$14,713	$1,286	$13,427
Tipton Community School	Public	K-8	209 State St.	Tipton	67485	Mitchell County	Waconda	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 373-5355	49	4	13.0	10.2%	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		70.0			65.8		90.0			68.4		53.3	$14,713	$434	$14,279
Osborne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	234 N Third	Osborne	67473	Osborne County	Osborne County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 346-5491	213	16	13.6	55.9%	201 (94.4%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	72.2	139^th of 653 public elementary schools	78.7%		48.8	339^th of 660 public elementary schools	48.6%	200	35.0	51.8	64.3		52.0	70.0	51.8	32.1		49.3	64.3	64.3	$12,115	$392	$11,722
Beloit Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1201 N Bell	Beloit	67420	Mitchell County	Beloit	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 738-3581	490	36	13.5	44.5%	459 (93.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	50.6	317^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.5%		56	276^th of 660 public elementary schools	58.2%	41	31.3	58.5	28.8	33.3	38.3	43.3	41.5	24.2	47.6	38.3	43.9	43.9	$18,390	$328	$18,062

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Elementary

Is Lakeside Elementary a good school?

Yes! Lakeside Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Lakeside Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lakeside Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Lakeside Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Lakeside Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Lakeside Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lakeside Elementary?

Students at Lakeside Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Lakeside Elementary in?

Waconda

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