Overview
Lakeside Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Richmond, Virginia. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHenrico County Public Schools
County51087
CityRichmond
ZIP23228
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510189000815
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment397
White31.7%
Hispanic / Latino24.7%
Black / African American34.5%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)