Lake Elementary School

www.scott.k12.ms.us

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lake Elementary School, located at 200 School Street in Lake, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Scott County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the Lake area, fostering an environment aimed at both intellectual growth and social development. The school plays a central role in the local educational landscape by preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum and dedicated faculty.

The school maintains an active web presence through its official site, [les.scott.k12.ms.us](http://les.scott.k12.ms.us), which serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, teachers, and parents. This platform provides essential information regarding school calendars, district policies, and student resources. By integrating these digital tools with its on-campus programs, Lake Elementary strives to maintain transparency and community engagement, ensuring that families remain connected to the school’s academic mission and extracurricular opportunities.

333

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	11
Black	135
Two or More	17

White
170 (51.1%)
Black
135 (40.5%)
Two or More
17 (5.1%)
Hispanic
11 (3.3%)

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:	Scott County School District
Phone:	(601)775-3011
Website:	http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 50