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Lakewood Elementary School

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Lakewood Elementary School ranks 144 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

144^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Lakewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norwalk, Iowa, serving 558 students in grades 4-5. The school is part of the Norwalk Community School District, which is ranked 84 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Lakewood Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 84.5% of 4th-grade students and 80.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 76% and 69.8%, respectively. Similarly, in mathematics, 82.9% of 4th-grade students and 79% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 74.3% and 71.5%. Additionally, Lakewood Elementary has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other Norwalk Community School District elementary schools, Oviatt Elementary and Orchard Hills Elementary.

Lakewood Elementary's consistent high performance, outpacing the state and local averages, suggests a well-functioning educational system and effective teaching practices. While the school's success can be attributed to various factors, including a relatively more affluent student population, Lakewood's performance serves as a benchmark for other schools in the district and provides valuable insights for educational leaders and policymakers.

554

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,305

Per pupil spending ?

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211

(515) 981-1850

District: Norwalk Community School District

Students who attend Lakewood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Norwalk Middle School
High:	Norwalk Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (79% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Iowa elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Iowa avg71%

144^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^th of 313Norwalk Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	72.4	144 of 576	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	93 of 557	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	140 of 565	75.2%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	115 of 574	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	108 of 567	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	82 of 603	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	110 of 567	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	151 of 574	73.7%	★★★★☆
2016	74.0	131 of 599	78.1%	★★★★☆
2015	81.5	50 of 616	91.9%	★★★★★
2014	81.2	56 of 603	90.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.7	33 of 624	94.7%	★★★★★
2012	73.1	113 of 626	81.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+10 vs state

Mathematics81%+8 vs state

Science70%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	554	38	14.6	17.3%	481 (86.8%)	12 (2.2%)	35 (6.3%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	72.4	144^th of 576 public elementary schools	75.0%		76.9	93^rd of 557 public elementary schools	83.3%	51		84.5	80.8		82.9	79.0	70.5	$13,305	$405	$12,900
Oviatt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	713 School Avenue	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 981-1005	548	38	14.6	14.4%	455 (83.0%)	15 (2.7%)	42 (7.7%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.7%)								(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	558	37	15.1	23.8%	460 (82.4%)	10 (1.8%)	42 (7.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.5%)								(n/a)	83.0			84.8
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	519	39	13.3	87.7%	185 (35.6%)	70 (13.5%)	215 (41.4%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (7.1%)	11.6	521^st of 576 public elementary schools	9.5%		9.4	516^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.4%	5	38.4	67.2	50.0	38.4	62.5	54.2	38.9	$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	265	22	12.2	77.7%	105 (39.6%)	34 (12.8%)	89 (33.6%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	22 (8.3%)	4.2	556^th of 576 public elementary schools	3.5%		21.3	466^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.3%	90	41.9	53.8	44.4	37.2	51.3	38.9	36.1	$15,928	$1,243	$14,685
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2425 Watrous Ave	Des Moines	50321	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-8416	312	22	14.2	41.3%	204 (65.4%)	33 (10.6%)	38 (12.2%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	24 (7.7%)	60.7	259^th of 576 public elementary schools	55.0%		49	341^st of 557 public elementary schools	38.8%	82	76.9	69.6	77.6	86.5	69.6	79.6	65.3	$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	561	43	13.1	86.3%	160 (28.5%)	104 (18.5%)	245 (43.7%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	5.9	543^rd of 576 public elementary schools	5.7%		4	543^rd of 557 public elementary schools	2.5%		48.8	53.1	45.7	48.8	33.3	49.4	38.3	$15,051	$1,299	$13,752
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	422	34	12.4	84.8%	96 (22.7%)	91 (21.6%)	149 (35.3%)	41 (9.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.0%)	10.6	527^th of 576 public elementary schools	8.5%		7	528^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.2%	1	41.9	69.2	50.0	45.2	53.8	51.7	39.7	$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	394	33	12.1	89.3%	85 (21.6%)	106 (26.9%)	133 (33.8%)	45 (11.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	2.2	570^th of 576 public elementary schools	1.0%		4.1	542^nd of 557 public elementary schools	2.7%	28	35.6	45.5	40.4	44.1	47.3	30.8	32.7	$17,256	$2,903	$14,353
Park Ave Elementary School	Public	K-5	3141 SW 9th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-8429	380	29	13.2	82.6%	148 (38.9%)	84 (22.1%)	105 (27.6%)	17 (4.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.3%)	3.5	563^rd of 576 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.4	540^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.1%	23	39.6	40.8	36.8	45.3	46.9	47.4	38.6	$16,460	$1,357	$15,103

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Elementary School

How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 554 students attended Lakewood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Elementary School?

Students at Lakewood Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Lakewood Elementary School in?

Norwalk Community School District

Is Lakewood Elementary School a good school?

Lakewood Elementary School ranks 144^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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

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