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Lakeside Elementary School

9601 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46229MSD Warren Township →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
555
Students
Total enrolled
$18,845
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 31% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 555 students in grades KG–04 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
31% above average funding
District spends $18,845 per pupil, 31% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakeside Elementary School is a large elementary in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades KG–04 with 555 students. The district invests $18,845 per student — 31% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakeside Elementary School

555
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution290 male · 265 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 440 students
Student Composition
8%
18%
66%
9%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black66%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181236001966

Academic Outcomes at Lakeside Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46229

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,845Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,845
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,292
Student Support$3,581
Administration$2,261
Operations$2,827
Other$1,885
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,845 spent per student, an estimated $8,348 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
23%
State government
58.9%
Local (property tax)
23.1%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,845/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Brookview Elementary SchoolPleasant Run Elementary SchoolSunny Heights Elementary SchoolLowell Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Stonybrook Intermediate & MiddleCreston Intermediate & Middle SchlRaymond Park Intermediate & Middle
↓
High School
Warren Central High SchoolWalker Career Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMSD Warren Township →
Phone: (317)532-2850
NCES ID: 181236001966
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Indianapolis seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MSD Warren Township
High
Warren Central High School
3,414 students · 09–12
● 38 opp72% FRL
Mid
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
1,126 students · 05–08
● 38 opp78% FRL
Mid
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
1,125 students · 05–08
● 38 opp75% FRL
Mid
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
1,016 students · 05–08
● 38 opp72% FRL
Elem
Brookview Elementary School
540 students · KG–04
● 38 opp74% FRL
Elem
Pleasant Run Elementary School
507 students · KG–04
● 36 opp78% FRL
Elem
Sunny Heights Elementary School
480 students · KG–04
● 38 opp76% FRL
Elem
Lowell Elementary School
448 students · KG–04
● 38 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9601 E 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46229
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.