Is Lakewood Elementary a good school?

Yes! Lakewood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Lakewood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Elementary?

Students at Lakewood Elementary are 52% White, 30% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Lakewood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Lakewood Middle High : Blue Valley West High

Lakewood Elementary

Summary:

Lakewood Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Overland Park, Kansas, serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Part of the Blue Valley School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 266 districts in the state, Lakewood Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kansas, ranking within the top 30 schools for the past several years.

Lakewood Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.94% of Lakewood students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.84% in the Blue Valley district and 33.55% statewide. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and White students, as well as students with special needs and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lakewood Elementary's consistent high ranking is a testament to its excellence, as it outperforms nearby Cedar Hills Elementary, Stanley Elementary, Overland Trail Elementary, and other schools in the Blue Valley district. While the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a shift towards a higher socioeconomic status, its exceptional performance across grade levels and subject areas remains a consistent strength.

Detail:

Public K-5

14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223

(913) 239-6500

District: Blue Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,018

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lakewood Middle
High:	Blue Valley West High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 543

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

Asian:

29.7%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakewood Elementary ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 5^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Asian (29.7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 15.4. 16 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lakewood Elementary employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Elementary is $9,018. 18 elementary schools in the Blue Valley School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lakewood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Elementary 15^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Lakewood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

White students:

Blue Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Valley 2^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakewood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	85.26	29^th	585	95.0%
2007	81.01	47^th	600	92.2%
2008	80.17	61^st	614	90.1%
2009	81.97	12^th	621	98.1%
2010	83.65	22^nd	630	96.5%
2011	85.41	5^th	631	99.2%
2012	83.26	3^rd	660	99.5%
2013	86.10	2^nd	668	99.7%
2015	94.54	1^st	678	99.9%
2016	98.89	1^st	656	99.8%
2017	98.25	2^nd	659	99.7%
2018	98.75	1^st	656	99.8%
2019	97.79	4^th	667	99.4%
2021	95.99	12^th	670	98.2%
2022	95.12	17^th	668	97.5%
2023	91.51	28^th	660	95.8%
2024	94.39	15^th	653	97.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	88.62	6^th	193	96.9%
2021	84.72	11^th	214	94.9%
2022	85.78	23^rd	305	92.5%
2023	68.68	58^th	296	80.4%
2024	69.57	63^rd	306	79.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	52.07	229^th	512	55.3%
2023	73.94	78^th	541	85.6%
2024	80.70	52^nd	546	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	98.40	1^st	574	99.8%
2019	95.94	7^th	591	98.8%
2021	95.59	9^th	591	98.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.62	6^th	193	96.9%
2021	84.72	11^th	214	94.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	98.09	2^nd	575	99.7%
2019	97.05	4^th	586	99.3%
2021	94.51	18^th	605	97.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	78.31	3^rd	13	76.9%
2019	82.09	2^nd	17	88.2%
2021	81.86	4^th	24	83.3%
2022	82.42	4^th	26	84.6%
2023	80.75	7^th	28	75.0%
2024	83.60	3^rd	22	86.4%

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Rank History for White students at Lakewood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	98.01	2^nd	574	99.7%
2019	94.09	10^th	592	98.3%
2021	94.18	14^th	587	97.6%
2022	88.65	35^th	596	94.1%
2023	83.65	59^th	584	89.9%
2024	85.50	49^th	579	91.5%

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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 Lakewood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	374	9	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	399
2001	490	16	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
2002	526	18	35	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	597
2003	526	18	35	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	597
2004	567	18	50	11	5	n/a	n/a	8	659
2005	645	29	67	11	3	n/a	n/a	5	760
2006	666	18	61	9	2	n/a	n/a	22	778
2007	608	31	57	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	708
2008	588	25	58	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	684
2009	584	27	70	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	699
2010	534	22	70	31	3	2	31	0	693
2011	501	21	62	27	3	0	36	0	650
2012	479	20	77	30	4	0	31	0	641
2013	467	23	89	24	1	0	34	0	638
2014	424	24	119	24	1	0	34	0	626
2015	401	26	156	28	1	0	36	0	648
2016	364	25	182	28	0	0	35	0	634
2017	344	22	198	25	1	0	36	0	626
2018	317	27	212	22	0	0	31	0	609
2019	311	28	202	34	0	0	36	0	611
2020	318	34	197	37	0	0	30	0	616
2021	290	38	186	21	0	0	27	0	562
2022	289	27	176	23	2	0	32	0	549
2023	282	29	161	31	4	0	36	0	543

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 Lakewood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	399	28.3	14.1	3.3
2001	527	33.0	16.0	2.8
2002	597	40.7	14.7	2.2
2003	597	40.7	14.7	2.2
2004	659	44.6	14.8	2.5
2005	760	42.8	17.8	3.7
2006	778	44.0	17.7	2.5
2007	708	43.7	16.2	4.9
2008	684	41.9	16.3	5.3
2009	699	40.9	17.1	6
2010	693	39.9	17.3	7.6
2011	650	38.4	16.9	12.2
2012	641	44.1	14.5	11.2
2013	638	36.0	17.7	10.7
2014	626	35.9	17.4	8.9
2015	648	37.0	17.5	7.7
2016	634	38.0	16.6	7.7
2017	626	37.8	16.5	5.8
2018	609	37.3	16.2	5.6
2019	611	38.4	15.9	5.9
2020	616	38.4	16.0	7.1
2021	562	27.5	20.4	8
2022	549	36.2	15.1	6.2
2023	543	35.2	15.4	11.6

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 Lakewood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	399	28.3	14.1	3.3
2001	527	33.0	16.0	2.8
2002	597	40.7	14.7	2.2
2003	597	40.7	14.7	2.2
2004	659	44.6	14.8	2.5
2005	760	42.8	17.8	3.7
2006	778	44.0	17.7	2.5
2007	708	43.7	16.2	4.9
2008	684	41.9	16.3	5.3
2009	699	40.9	17.1	6
2010	693	39.9	17.3	7.6
2011	650	38.4	16.9	12.2
2012	641	44.1	14.5	11.2
2013	638	36.0	17.7	10.7
2014	626	35.9	17.4	8.9
2015	648	37.0	17.5	7.7
2016	634	38.0	16.6	7.7
2017	626	37.8	16.5	5.8
2018	609	37.3	16.2	5.6
2019	611	38.4	15.9	5.9
2020	616	38.4	16.0	7.1
2021	562	27.5	20.4	8
2022	549	36.2	15.1	6.2
2023	543	35.2	15.4	11.6

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 Lakewood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$460 (5.1%)	$8,558 (94.9%)	$9,018

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 660 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary)	77.9	60.6	17.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)	67.7	62.1	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)	81.3	76.4	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)	73.5	74.6	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary)	89.7	78.8	10.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)	77.2	68.3	8.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)	85.5	73.3	12.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)	61.9	61.7	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary)	77.8	64.5	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Valley)	74.9	65.4	9.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)	60.6	50	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Valley)	56.6	56	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Lakewood Elementary)	81.4	60	21.4%
5th Grade Science (Blue Valley)	68.3	64.2	4.1%
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	611	543	11.1%
African American	28	29	3.6%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	202	161	20.3%
Hispanic	34	31	8.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	282	9.3%
Two or More Races	36	36
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.9%	11.6%	5.7%

Schools Near Lakewood 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 All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th 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
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	14600 Lamar Ave.	Overland Park	66223	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6500	543	35	15.4	11.6%	282 (51.9%)	29 (5.3%)	31 (5.7%)	161 (29.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	94.4	15^th of 653 public elementary schools	97.7%		91.5	28^th of 660 public elementary schools	95.8%	13	67.8	72.0	75.5	71.9	84.4	60.5	61.7	68.9	71.0	71.0	$9,018	$460	$8,558
Stanley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6121 W. 158th St.	Overland Park	66223	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7200	628	28	22.5	16.7%	387 (61.6%)	33 (5.3%)	56 (8.9%)	109 (17.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	73.5	129^th of 653 public elementary schools	80.2%		73.2	139^th of 660 public elementary schools	78.9%	10	58.9	72.0	40.4	56.4	73.3	54.0	26.3	51.5	54.4	54.4	$12,896	$403	$12,494
Overland Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	6225 W. 133rd St.	Overland Park	66209	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(913) 239-7000	588	42	13.9	20.6%	278 (47.3%)	42 (7.1%)	58 (9.9%)	168 (28.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.3%)	83.4	84^th of 653 public elementary schools	87.1%		82.3	91^st of 660 public elementary schools	86.2%	7	46.2	56.8	73.6	57.7	62.5	49.5	63.6	58.3	73.7	73.7	$9,376	$157	$9,219
Sunrise Point Elementary	Public	K-5	15800 Roe Ave.	Overland Park	66224	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7500	465	33	14.0	8.8%	320 (68.8%)	7 (1.5%)	34 (7.3%)	85 (18.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	85.8	72^nd of 653 public elementary schools	89.0%		89.1	51^st of 660 public elementary schools	92.3%	21	60.0	60.3	67.9	62.8	77.5	41.8	70.2	63.4	60.7	60.7	$11,161	$154	$11,007
Sunset Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14901 England St.	Overland Park	66221	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7400	412	31	13.4	9.0%	269 (65.3%)	21 (5.1%)	28 (6.8%)	80 (19.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	89.3	48^th of 653 public elementary schools	92.6%		86.9	64^th of 660 public elementary schools	90.3%	16	54.4	60.7	72.7	63.7	70.7	53.6	68.8	64.9	76.6	76.6	$10,548	$446	$10,103
Prairie Star Elementary	Public	K-5	3800 W. 143rd St.	Leawood	66224	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-7100	386	30	12.9	7.8%	298 (77.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.6%)	39 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.5%)	91	33^rd of 653 public elementary schools	94.9%		89.4	49^th of 660 public elementary schools	92.6%	16	59.4	56.8	68.1	61.3	73.9	70.3	63.8	69.3	72.5	72.5	$11,764	$160	$11,604
Harmony Elementary	Public	K-5	14140 Grant St.	Overland Park	66221	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6200	514	37	13.7	8.9%	361 (70.2%)	13 (2.5%)	34 (6.6%)	78 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	95.2	10^th of 653 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.3	10^th of 660 public elementary schools	98.5%		62.8	68.7	77.3	70.2	75.6	70.5	70.0	71.8	82.7	82.7	$9,402	$110	$9,292
Mission Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13200 Mission Road	Leawood	66209	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6700	402	31	12.8	10.2%	321 (79.9%)	14 (3.5%)	21 (5.2%)	15 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	98.5	1^st of 653 public elementary schools	99.8%		97.4	5^th of 660 public elementary schools	99.2%	4	76.4	89.7	84.2	83.9	85.2	84.0	73.3	80.9	82.8	82.8	$11,215	$134	$11,081
Blue River Elementary	Public	K-5	5101 W. 163rd Terrace	Overland Park	66085	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6000	484	37	13.0	11.6%	326 (67.4%)	27 (5.6%)	36 (7.4%)	65 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	27 (5.6%)	92.4	25^th of 653 public elementary schools	96.2%		90	43^rd of 660 public elementary schools	93.5%	18	71.6	62.6	74.1	69.5	82.5	61.4	67.1	70.2	62.3	62.3	$10,246	$504	$9,742
Heartland Elementary	Public	K-5	12775 Goodman St.	Overland Park	66213	Johnson County	Blue Valley	No	No	No	No	(913) 239-6300	360	29	12.3	14.2%	197 (54.7%)	18 (5.0%)	28 (7.8%)	105 (29.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	87.1	64^th of 653 public elementary schools	90.2%		90.1	41^st of 660 public elementary schools	93.8%	23	66.7	66.7	50.7	60.8	83.3	60.3	51.5	63.9	59.4	59.4	$10,689	$150	$10,539

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