Lakewood Elementary

Summary:

Lakewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 959 students in grades K-5 and consistently ranking among the top 1% of elementary schools in the state. With exceptional academic performance, a supportive community, and a unique student demographic, Lakewood Elementary stands out as a shining example in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD).

Lakewood Elementary's academic achievements are truly remarkable. The school significantly outperforms the Dallas ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with over 90% of 3rd graders, 86% of 4th graders, and 95% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading. In mathematics, the school's performance is equally impressive, with over 80% of students in grades 3-5 achieving proficiency or higher. Lakewood Elementary also excels in STAAR Science, with 78% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to just 17.71% for the Dallas ISD and 26.29% for the state.

While Lakewood Elementary's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's demographic makeup raises questions about equity and access to high-performing schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (76.54%) compared to the district and state averages, and lower percentages of Hispanic (13.45%) and African American (1.88%) students. This contrasts with nearby schools like William Lipscomb Elementary, Dan D Rogers Elementary, and Mount Auburn STEAM Academy, which have higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students and lower academic performance. This highlights the need for the Dallas ISD to address equity and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3000 Hillbrook St
       Dallas, TX  75214-3412


(972) 749-7300

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,624 Help


Students who attend Lakewood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J L Long Middle
High:    Woodrow Wilson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  959

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lakewood Elementary ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary is 15.2. 106 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Elementary is $10,624. 142 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.76 1458th 3465 57.9%
2005 62.77 1381st 3475 60.3%
2006 62.29 1403rd 3476 59.6%
2007 75.58 729th 3724 80.4%
2008 83.40 292nd 3768 92.3%
2009 85.08 199th 3884 94.9%
2010 83.00 281st 3937 92.9%
2011 83.96 239th 4095 94.2%
2012 88.92 260th 4206 93.8%
2013 80.26 645th 4221 84.7%
2014 90.04 195th 4260 95.4%
2015 92.39 90th 4320 97.9%
2016 91.92 113th 4286 97.4%
2017 95.27 187th 4329 95.7%
2018 96.60 115th 4359 97.4%
2019 98.19 61st 4479 98.6%
2021 99.54 12th 4578 99.7%
2022 99.28 12th 4581 99.7%
2023 98.92 30th 4647 99.4%
2024 98.89 28th 4675 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 88th 1046 91.6%
2019 77.27 176th 1112 84.2%
2021 90.90 46th 961 95.2%
2022 95.49 7th 1004 99.3%
2023 88.52 61st 1099 94.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.85 438th 3226 86.4%
2019 88.26 142nd 3333 95.7%
2021 99.06 19th 3446 99.4%
2023 94.65 68th 3556 98.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.81 16th 3558 99.6%
2019 88.35 150th 3684 95.9%
2021 98.53 22nd 3799 99.4%
2022 99.80 8th 3952 99.8%
2023 99.94 7th 4086 99.8%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 218th 4264 94.9%
2019 87.00 213th 4309 95.1%
2021 98.26 24th 4451 99.5%
2022 97.96 31st 4477 99.3%
2023 93.56 83rd 4521 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.59 185th 4306 95.7%
2019 96.37 88th 4348 98.0%
2021 99.28 19th 4499 99.6%
2022 98.26 23rd 4561 99.5%
2023 98.23 35th 4588 99.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.43 1179th 3106 62.0%
2019 66.92 1039th 3184 67.4%
2021 74.64 694th 3006 76.9%
2022 70.37 742nd 2958 74.9%
2023 72.03 639th 2980 78.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.64 212th 4240 95.0%
2019 90.55 153rd 4295 96.4%
2021 95.04 85th 4331 98.0%
2022 92.88 114th 4461 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.42 67th 4319 98.4%
2019 98.43 38th 4357 99.1%
2021 99.39 10th 4498 99.8%
2022 99.30 8th 4563 99.8%
2023 98.75 27th 4585 99.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.94 581st 2515 76.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.85 150th 4168 96.4%
2019 94.46 95th 4188 97.7%
2021 97.19 66th 4329 98.5%
2022 98.23 29th 4376 99.3%
2023 97.36 42nd 4401 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lakewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.83 115th 3127 96.3%
2019 95.58 23rd 3142 99.3%
2021 97.17 13th 3082 99.6%
2022 96.56 14th 3082 99.5%
2023 96.60 18th 3106 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Open Quote Lakewood is the best elementary school in Texas in my opinion - I base this on social and academic aspects. Grads from Lakewood go on to Newsweek Top High School Woodrow Wilson where they always rank highest in the class (with some competition from Stonewall Jackson). However, Lakewood is very much like a small town and you will find that the friends made there last a lifetime. It really is like a family. Very reassuring as time goes by to have that rock of loyal friends, Close Quote



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
1988 379 103 50 197 9 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 413 143 41 207 7 n/a n/a 0 811
1990 422 133 51 170 5 n/a n/a 0 781
1991 419 87 75 135 5 n/a n/a 0 721
1992 435 90 73 147 4 n/a n/a 0 749
1993 445 96 71 162 5 n/a n/a 0 779
1994 478 105 83 163 9 n/a n/a 0 838
1995 415 136 68 158 5 n/a n/a 0 782
1996 415 136 68 158 5 n/a n/a 0 782
1997 407 211 2 164 6 n/a n/a 0 790
1998 377 223 7 162 11 n/a n/a 0 780
1999 322 251 11 195 8 n/a n/a 0 787
2000 280 182 6 207 9 n/a n/a 0 684
2001 297 203 5 217 9 n/a n/a 0 731
2002 275 188 11 258 6 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 275 188 11 258 6 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 274 127 6 221 6 n/a n/a 0 634
2005 326 130 8 233 9 n/a n/a 0 706
2006 346 140 9 249 8 n/a n/a 0 752
2007 348 23 11 131 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2008 398 20 17 145 4 n/a n/a 0 584
2009 453 17 18 144 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 506 15 19 141 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 525 17 10 146 1 1 14 0 714
2012 541 13 16 138 2 1 13 0 724
2013 566 14 20 153 2 2 15 0 772
2014 648 14 18 160 1 2 8 0 851
2015 659 14 15 140 2 4 7 0 841
2016 653 13 21 136 2 3 10 0 838
2017 710 13 25 114 1 2 16 0 881
2018 750 15 28 112 0 0 19 0 924
2019 757 18 27 107 19 0 14 0 942
2020 806 15 24 118 17 0 27 0 1007
2021 755 14 23 96 12 1 42 0 943
2022 722 15 16 104 12 1 46 0 916
2023 734 18 19 129 8 1 50 0 959

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
1988 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1989 811 n/a n/a n/a
1990 781 41.0 19.0 n/a
1991 721 41.4 17.4 n/a
1992 749 41.4 18.0 32.6
1993 779 41.0 19.0 38.9
1994 838 41.7 20.1 36.3
1995 782 39.0 20.1 41.2
1996 782 39.0 20.1 41.2
1997 790 42.0 18.8 41.9
1998 780 41.7 18.7 40.1
1999 787 37.7 20.9 52
2000 684 41.5 16.5 52.6
2001 731 43.9 16.7 50.8
2002 738 41.1 18.0 52.7
2003 738 41.1 18.0 52.7
2004 634 43.0 14.7 46.2
2005 706 39.0 18.1 49.3
2006 752 41.5 18.1 47.7
2007 519 35.5 14.6 23.3
2008 584 37.5 15.6 24
2009 634 39.0 16.3 19.6
2010 681 40.0 17.0 19.4
2011 714 42.5 16.8 17.6
2012 724 44.0 16.4 13.4
2013 772 42.0 18.3 16.7
2014 851 46.1 18.4 14.5
2015 841 53.0 15.8 10
2016 838 51.0 16.4 10.1
2017 881 53.1 16.5 10.1
2018 924 52.6 17.5 7.7
2019 942 53.0 17.7 6.6
2020 1007 55.2 18.2 6
2021 943 63.0 14.9 5.1
2022 916 61.4 14.9 5.9
2023 959 63.0 15.2 6.6

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
1988 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1989 811 n/a n/a n/a
1990 781 41.0 19.0 n/a
1991 721 41.4 17.4 n/a
1992 749 41.4 18.0 32.6
1993 779 41.0 19.0 38.9
1994 838 41.7 20.1 36.3
1995 782 39.0 20.1 41.2
1996 782 39.0 20.1 41.2
1997 790 42.0 18.8 41.9
1998 780 41.7 18.7 40.1
1999 787 37.7 20.9 52
2000 684 41.5 16.5 52.6
2001 731 43.9 16.7 50.8
2002 738 41.1 18.0 52.7
2003 738 41.1 18.0 52.7
2004 634 43.0 14.7 46.2
2005 706 39.0 18.1 49.3
2006 752 41.5 18.1 47.7
2007 519 35.5 14.6 23.3
2008 584 37.5 15.6 24
2009 634 39.0 16.3 19.6
2010 681 40.0 17.0 19.4
2011 714 42.5 16.8 17.6
2012 724 44.0 16.4 13.4
2013 772 42.0 18.3 16.7
2014 851 46.1 18.4 14.5
2015 841 53.0 15.8 10
2016 838 51.0 16.4 10.1
2017 881 53.1 16.5 10.1
2018 924 52.6 17.5 7.7
2019 942 53.0 17.7 6.6
2020 1007 55.2 18.2 6
2021 943 63.0 14.9 5.1
2022 916 61.4 14.9 5.9
2023 959 63.0 15.2 6.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (10.2%) $7,267 (89.8%) $8,088
2020 $755 (8.8%) $7,813 (91.2%) $8,568
2021 $808 (7.6%) $9,816 (92.4%) $10,624

Data source: Texas 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 61st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 30th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lakewood Elementary)8691
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)8991
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lakewood Elementary)100100
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Lakewood Elementary)8290
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)8694
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lakewood Elementary)8692
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary)8582
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lakewood Elementary)8587
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students942959
 1.8%
African American1818
American Indian198
 57.9%
Asian2719
 29.6%
Hispanic107129
 20.6%
Pacific Islander01
White757734
 3%
Two or More Races1450
 257.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%6.6%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 959 students attended Lakewood Elementary.

Students at Lakewood Elementary are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Yes! Lakewood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J L Long Middle
High : Woodrow Wilson High School


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