Lakewood Elementary School

Q: Is Lakewood Elementary School a good school?

Lakewood Elementary School ranks 93 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Norwalk, Iowa, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Norwalk Community School District, which is ranked 107 out of 309 school districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lakewood Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools, with students performing above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.6% of 4th graders and 80.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 72.9% and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, 81.8% of 4th graders and 84.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 72.7% and 70.7%. In Science, 73.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 59.6%.

While Lakewood Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 86.95% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This contrasts with the more diverse student populations at nearby schools in the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Additionally, Lakewood Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 19.49% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly lower than the state average and the nearby schools in the Des Moines district.

Detail:

Public 4-5

9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211

(515) 981-1850

District: Norwalk Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,305

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Norwalk Middle School
High:	Norwalk Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 558

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

See top rated Iowa elementary schools

Compare Lakewood Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakewood Elementary School ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Lakewood Elementary School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Elementary School is $13,305.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Norwalk Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk Community School District 107^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Lakewood Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Lakewood Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	73.06	113^th	626	81.9%
2013	81.72	33^rd	624	94.7%
2014	81.22	56^th	603	90.7%
2015	81.54	50^th	616	91.9%
2016	74.02	131^st	599	78.1%
2017	72.14	151^st	574	73.7%
2018	75.82	110^th	567	80.6%
2019	81.31	82^nd	603	86.4%
2021	77.27	108^th	567	81.0%
2022	75.54	115^th	574	80.0%
2023	72.63	140^th	565	75.2%
2024	76.86	93^rd	557	83.3%

See the entire list of Iowa Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Lakewood Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Lakewood Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Lakewood Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	295	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1989	290	2	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1990	273	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1991	291	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1992	438	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
1993	425	3	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
1994	430	4	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1995	358	3	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1996	358	3	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1997	373	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1998	351	3	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
1999	374	2	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
2000	451	4	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	-56	415
2001	447	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2002	279	2	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	279	2	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	276	1	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	284
2005	325	2	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
2006	359	3	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2007	353	2	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	366
2008	379	3	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	391
2009	377	4	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2010	358	3	2	12	2	0	8	0	385
2011	558	3	2	28	1	0	7	0	599
2012	492	5	6	28	2	0	4	0	537
2013	492	4	9	28	1	0	10	0	544
2014	519	2	10	27	3	0	21	0	582
2015	576	3	13	26	1	0	23	0	642
2016	574	7	7	29	2	0	25	0	644
2017	581	9	7	30	1	0	21	0	649
2018	587	13	6	30	3	0	25	0	664
2019	642	11	7	36	2	0	21	0	719
2020	654	13	3	37	0	0	23	0	730
2021	437	9	2	27	0	0	16	0	491
2022	454	10	1	33	0	0	17	0	515
2023	473	7	2	38	1	0	23	0	544
2024	494	10	4	28	1	0	21	0	558

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 School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	303	14.6	20.7	8.3
1989	301	14.6	20.6	7.3
1990	282	14.6	19.3	7.8
1991	301	15.6	19.2	11
1992	448	26.0	17.2	7.6
1993	441	25.5	17.3	9.8
1994	445	23.4	19.0	9.9
1995	369	25.7	14.4	9.8
1996	369	25.7	14.4	9.8
1997	384	26.0	14.8	11.5
1998	369	26.0	14.2	9.2
1999	386	26.6	14.5	17.4
2000	415	24.6	16.9	11.3
2001	457	22.0	20.8	9.2
2002	290	17.5	16.6	10.7
2003	290	17.5	16.6	10.7
2004	284	21.0	13.5	10.6
2005	337	26.8	12.6	13.1
2006	374	24.0	15.6	14.7
2007	366	35.3	10.4	12.8
2008	391	28.6	13.7	13.8
2009	394	30.0	13.1	19.3
2010	385	25.4	15.1	18.7
2011	599	39.0	15.3	20
2012	537	37.2	14.4	20.7
2013	544	39.7	13.6	19.3
2014	582	38.7	15.0	20.3
2015	642	40.0	16.0	19.3
2016	644	41.0	15.7	19.6
2017	649	41.8	15.5	18.3
2018	664	43.9	15.0	18.5
2019	719	44.7	16.0	20.9
2020	730	47.7	15.2	21.5
2021	491	31.7	15.4	20.6
2022	515	31.7	16.2	23.1
2023	544	33.7	16.1	19.5
2024	558	35.6	15.6	18.5

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 School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	303	14.6	20.7	8.3
1989	301	14.6	20.6	7.3
1990	282	14.6	19.3	7.8
1991	301	15.6	19.2	11
1992	448	26.0	17.2	7.6
1993	441	25.5	17.3	9.8
1994	445	23.4	19.0	9.9
1995	369	25.7	14.4	9.8
1996	369	25.7	14.4	9.8
1997	384	26.0	14.8	11.5
1998	369	26.0	14.2	9.2
1999	386	26.6	14.5	17.4
2000	415	24.6	16.9	11.3
2001	457	22.0	20.8	9.2
2002	290	17.5	16.6	10.7
2003	290	17.5	16.6	10.7
2004	284	21.0	13.5	10.6
2005	337	26.8	12.6	13.1
2006	374	24.0	15.6	14.7
2007	366	35.3	10.4	12.8
2008	391	28.6	13.7	13.8
2009	394	30.0	13.1	19.3
2010	385	25.4	15.1	18.7
2011	599	39.0	15.3	20
2012	537	37.2	14.4	20.7
2013	544	39.7	13.6	19.3
2014	582	38.7	15.0	20.3
2015	642	40.0	16.0	19.3
2016	644	41.0	15.7	19.6
2017	649	41.8	15.5	18.3
2018	664	43.9	15.0	18.5
2019	719	44.7	16.0	20.9
2020	730	47.7	15.2	21.5
2021	491	31.7	15.4	20.6
2022	515	31.7	16.2	23.1
2023	544	33.7	16.1	19.5
2024	558	35.6	15.6	18.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lakewood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$405 (3.0%)	$12,900 (97.0%)	$13,305

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood Elementary School

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 82^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 140^th of 565 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)	83.4	82.2	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Community School District)	83.4	82.2	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary School)	88.6	80.7	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Community School District)	88.6	80.7	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Elementary School)	77	73	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Community School District)	77	73	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lakewood Elementary School)	81.3	77.8	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Community School District)	81.3	77.8	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	719	544	24.3%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	36	38	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	642	473	26.3%
Two or More Races	21	23	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.9%	19.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Lakewood Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	4-5	9210 Happy Hollow Dr	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1850	558	36	15.6	18.5%	494 (88.5%)	10 (1.8%)	28 (5.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	76.9	93^rd of 557 public elementary schools	83.3%		72.6	140^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.2%	47		79.6	80.8		81.8	84.6	73.5	$13,305	$405	$12,900
Oviatt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1130 North Avenue	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1005	579	39	14.9	17.8%	491 (84.8%)	14 (2.4%)	39 (6.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)								(n/a)								$14,180	$322	$13,858
Orchard Hills Elementary	Public	2-3	1130 W North Avenue	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1855	526	36	14.7	24.0%	439 (83.5%)	11 (2.1%)	41 (7.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)								(n/a)	74.7			84.7
Morris Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 Geil Avenue	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8421	498	37	13.5	81.5%	179 (35.9%)	73 (14.7%)	201 (40.4%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.4%)	9.4	516^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.4%		7.7	530^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.2%	14	35.4	50.0	52.5	35.4	55.4	55.9	37.3	$16,468	$1,455	$15,012
Wright Elementary School	Public	K-5	5001 SW 14th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8442	244	22	11.0	67.2%	106 (43.4%)	28 (11.5%)	80 (32.8%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.8%)	21.3	466^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.3%		4.1	547^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.2%	81	60.6	38.5	55.3	69.7	53.8	50.0	52.6	$15,928	$1,243	$14,685
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2425 Watrous Ave	Des Moines	50321	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8416	306	22	13.9	40.2%	203 (66.3%)	32 (10.5%)	37 (12.1%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.5%)	49	341^st of 557 public elementary schools	38.8%		55	283^rd of 565 public elementary schools	49.9%	58	66.0	68.0	77.6	75.5	72.0	69.4	49.0	$13,945	$622	$13,323
Studebaker Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 E County Line Rd	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8436	553	39	14.3	80.3%	179 (32.4%)	88 (15.9%)	226 (40.9%)	21 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	4	543^rd of 557 public elementary schools	2.5%		4.7	543^rd of 565 public elementary schools	3.9%		34.4	50.0	36.2	53.3	38.6	44.9	26.1	$15,051	$1,299	$13,752
Mitchell Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	111 Porter	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8424	340	17	20.3	72.4%	106 (31.2%)	69 (20.3%)	109 (32.1%)	26 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.5%)								(n/a)
South Union Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 South Union	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8409	424	38	11.0	81.1%	107 (25.2%)	84 (19.8%)	147 (34.7%)	41 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.9%)	7	528^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.2%		5.6	541^st of 565 public elementary schools	4.2%	13	38.5	51.6	44.8	55.8	37.1	53.7	31.3	$14,822	$1,433	$13,389
Lovejoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 E Kenyon Ave	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8419	412	32	12.9	82.0%	89 (21.6%)	110 (26.7%)	137 (33.3%)	44 (10.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.6%)	4.1	542^nd of 557 public elementary schools	2.7%		4.6	544^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.7%	2	24.1	50.0	41.9	49.1	33.3	45.2	35.5	$17,256	$2,903	$14,353

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lakewood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norwalk Middle School
High : Norwalk Senior High School

Is Lakewood Elementary School a good school?

Lakewood Elementary School ranks 93^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lakewood Elementary School in?

Norwalk Community School District

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 558 students attended Lakewood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?

Students at Lakewood Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Rate Lakewood Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa Elementary School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Norwalk, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lakewood Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.