Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades PK-4 in Lake, Mississippi, which is part of the Scott County School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 72% of 3rd graders and 47.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51% and 44.2% for the district, and 57.7% and 57.1% for the state, respectively. In mathematics, 78% of 3rd graders and 60.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 48% and 49.2% for the district, and 53.3% and 55% for the state.

Lake Elementary School's student population is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 56.07% White, 38.57% African American, 1.79% Hispanic, and 3.57% two or more races. This contrasts with schools like Newton Elementary, which has a student population that is 90.49% African American. Additionally, 100% of Lake Elementary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

When compared to nearby schools, Lake Elementary School stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, Union Elementary School, which is in a different district, has similar or even higher test scores than Lake Elementary, but Morton Elementary and Newton Elementary, which are in the same district, lag behind significantly. This suggests that Lake Elementary School is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 200 School Street
       Lake, MS  39092


(601) 775-3011

District: Scott County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,510 Help


Students who attend Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Middle School
High:    Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
African American:
38.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), African American (38.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Elementary School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Elementary School is $7,510.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Scott County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 60th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 55.79 151st 402 62.4%
2016 67.04 122nd 394 69.0%
2017 73.63 94th 406 76.8%
2018 75.60 84th 404 79.2%
2019 70.22 109th 397 72.5%
2021 63.52 134th 381 64.8%
2022 76.57 78th 382 79.6%
2023 78.78 63rd 377 83.3%
2024 70.40 111th 390 71.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 194 126 0 4 0 0 4 0 328
2014 182 140 0 3 0 0 7 0 332
2015 173 155 0 3 1 0 3 0 335
2016 184 161 0 3 1 0 5 0 354
2017 188 153 0 5 4 0 6 0 356
2018 170 144 0 4 0 0 9 0 327
2019 157 136 0 8 0 0 6 0 307
2020 147 126 0 8 0 0 11 0 292
2021 142 115 0 6 0 0 11 0 274
2022 151 120 0 5 0 0 6 0 282
2023 157 108 0 5 0 0 10 0 280

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 Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 328 19.9 16.4 75.9
2014 332 18.3 18.1 81.9
2015 335 18.0 18.6 79.7
2016 354 19.0 18.6 75.1
2017 356 20.5 17.3 99.2
2018 327 20.3 16.0 99.1
2019 307 20.4 14.9 99
2020 292 21.7 13.4 99
2021 274 22.2 12.3 98.9
2022 282 22.2 12.6 98.9
2023 280 23.1 12.1 100

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 Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 328 19.9 16.4 75.9
2014 332 18.3 18.1 81.9
2015 335 18.0 18.6 79.7
2016 354 19.0 18.6 75.1
2017 356 20.5 17.3 99.2
2018 327 20.3 16.0 99.1
2019 307 20.4 14.9 99
2020 292 21.7 13.4 99
2021 274 22.2 12.3 98.9
2022 282 22.2 12.6 98.9
2023 280 23.1 12.1 100

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 Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $492 (6.6%) $7,018 (93.4%) $7,510

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 63rd of 377 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Elementary School)51.356.9
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)37.738.4
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary School)58.874.5
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)48.941.3
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Elementary School)5861.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District)44.644.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Elementary School)56.574.3
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County School District)42.251.5
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students307280
 8.8%
African American136108
 20.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White157157
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%100%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elementary School

Students at Lake Elementary School are 56% White, 39% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Lake Elementary School.

Lake Elementary School ranks 111th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Middle School
High : Lake High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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