In the 2025-26 school year, Lakewood Elementary School had 28 Black students enrolled, reflecting a 12.5% decline from the prior year, according to the New York State Education Department.
Out of a total enrollment of 402 students at Lakewood Elementary during 2025-26, Black students accounted for 7% of the population, ranking as the third least represented ethnic group at the school.
The school is part of the Clarkstown Central School District, headquartered in Congers.
Clarkstown South Senior High School, one of 15 schools in the district, recorded the largest number of Black students that year with 87 enrolled.
World Population Review analysis indicated that New York’s public education system ranked second nationally overall, but came in 31st for K-12 performance.
| Year | Total School Enrollment | Number of Black Students | Black Students % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 402 | 28 | 7% |
| 2024-25 | 441 | 32 | 7.3% |
| 2023-24 | 441 | 29 | 6.6% |
| 2022-23 | 430 | 28 | 6.5% |
Information in this article was obtained from the New York State Education Department. The source data can be found here.
