Lakeside School

www.egrps.org

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeside Elementary School is a prominent institution within the East Grand Rapids Public Schools (EGRPS) district, located in the residential community of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is well-regarded for maintaining the high educational standards associated with the district, focusing on rigorous academics, character development, and a strong sense of community involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth. As part of a high-performing district, Lakeside emphasizes a collaborative partnership between teachers, students, and parents, utilizing the school’s resources to support a diverse curriculum. With its prime location on Hall Street SE, Lakeside remains a foundational pillar for families in the East Grand Rapids area, preparing its students for success as they transition to the district’s middle and high school levels.

453

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	34
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	35

White
376 (83.0%)
Two or More
35 (7.7%)
Hispanic
34 (7.5%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)235-7553
Website:	http://www.egrps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 64

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 79