Lakewood Elementary

14600 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66223

www.bluevalleyk12.org/lke

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood Elementary, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Blue Valley School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. Lakewood prides itself on a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, engaged parents, and the local community, ensuring that each student receives a well-rounded education tailored to their individual needs.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of programs that focus on critical thinking, technology integration, and social-emotional learning. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lakewood Elementary offers numerous extracurricular opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests in arts, leadership, and athletics. With a focus on preparing students for lifelong success, the school maintains a reputation for high achievement and a welcoming culture that encourages students to become active, responsible members of their community.

456

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	29
Black	38
Asian	134
Two or More	31
American Indian	4

White
220 (48.2%)
Asian
134 (29.4%)
Black
38 (8.3%)
Two or More
31 (6.8%)
Hispanic
29 (6.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-6500
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/lke
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 61

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lakewood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lakewood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50%
Male	228	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)