Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakeview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeview Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Cougar
School Rankings
Lakeview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeview Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeview Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeview Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lakeview Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastview Elementary School, Lake Marion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
532 students attend Lakeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lakeview Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lakeview Elementary School offer ?
Lakeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeview Elementary School part of?
Lakeview Elementary School is part of Lakeville Area Schools School District.
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