Lakewood Primary School

www.pcboe.net/lps

466 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Lakewood Primary School, located at 18 Explorer Road in Phenix City, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phenix City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education and primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social and emotional development, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for the Lakewood community, providing families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student support services. Through its commitment to a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, Lakewood Primary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the fundamental tools necessary for lifelong learning.

466

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	49
Black	161
Asian	1
Two or More	52

White
203 (43.6%)
Black
161 (34.5%)
Two or More
52 (11.2%)
Hispanic
49 (10.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phenix City
Phone:	(334)664-9955
Website:	http://www.pcboe.net/lps
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 166

Grade 2 173