Lakewood Elementary School

**Lakewood Elementary School** is a public elementary school in Elwood City which was founded in the 1950s. It is one of the fifteen schools in the city.

## Description

Lakewood Elementary School appears to be a kindergarten to fifth grade school that includes hallways, offices, classrooms, a cafeteria/auditorium, gymnasium, restrooms, and other various maintenance rooms and other areas that are typically found in elementary schools.

There is no fifth grade mentioned throughout the series so far, which raises assumption that there is none, but it is unknown for sure. Both the boys' bathrooms and the girls' bathrooms have counter sinks and toilet stalls while the boys' bathroom also has urinals. The exterior grounds include a playground and a baseball field. There are also bicycle racks immediately in front of the building for students who ride their bikes to the school.

In the early books, the interior of the school was shown most often, but the exterior was shown occasionally. The front doors of the school were originally located to the far right and had a half-circle window over the doors. In the cartoon and later books, the school was redesigned, and the front doors were moved to the very center and had a canopy right in front of the doors.

## Rooms

### Interior

#### Classrooms

Mr. Marco's ClassroomMr. Ratburn's Classroom (Room #132)Miss Sweetwater's ClassroomMrs. Fink's ClassroomRecent appearance of a 4th Grade class.First appearance of the 4th Grade class.Art Classroom.pngArt ClassroomDetention.pngDetentionClass Names.JPGThe name of every student in Mr. Ratburn's class.Lakewood Music Room.pngMusic roomHeadmaster's Office.pngPrincipal's office
#### Restrooms

Boys' Bathroom.pngBoys' RestroomGirls' Restroom.pngGirls' Restroom
#### Other

Lakewood Cafeteria Auditorium.pngCafeteria/AuditoriumAuditorium.pngAuditorium/CafeteriaLakewood Hallway.pngHallwayLakewood Gymnasium.pngGymnasiumHeadmaster's Office.pngMr. Haney's OfficeCopying ROom.pngCopying RoomNurse Flynn's Office.pngNurse Flynn's OfficeLakewood Elementary School Kitchen.PNGKitchenLakewood Elementary School Basement.PNGBasementThe List- Composite Image.jpgMany Lakewood students' names.Lakewood Gymnasium.pngLakewood gymApril 9th classroom promo.jpgArthur's classroom
### Exterior

Lakewood Elementary Baseball Field.PNGBaseball Game FieldLakewood Baseball Field.pngBaseball Practice FieldLakewood Playground.pngPlaygroundPlaying Marbles 1.JPGMarbles is played by everyone at the playground.Playing Marbles 2.JPGPlaying Marbles 3.JPGPlaying Marbles 4.JPGPlaying Marbles 5.JPG
## Appearances

* Season 1
	+ Arthur's Eyes 10101
	+ Francine's Bad Hair Day 10102
	+ Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn 10201
	+ Arthur's Spelling Trubble 10202
	+ Buster's Dino Dilemma 10302
	+ Locked in the Library 10601
	+ Arthur Accused! 10602
	+ Arthur Goes to Camp 10701
	+ Buster Makes the Grade 10702
	+ Arthur's Birthday 11001
	+ Francine Frensky, Superstar 11002
	+ Arthur Writes a Story 11201
	+ Arthur and the True Francine 11402
	+ Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest 11601
	+ Meek for a Week 11701
	+ Arthur, World's Greatest Gleeper 11702
	+ Arthur's Chicken Pox 11801
	+ Arthur's Almost Boring Day 12001
	+ Sue Ellen Moves In 12101
	+ Team Trouble 12202
	+ Bully for Binky 12301
	+ Misfortune Teller 12302
	+ Arthur's Tooth 12401
	+ My Dad, the Garbage Man 12601
	+ Poor Muffy (Mentioned) 12602
	+ Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble 12702
	+ I'm a Poet 12801
	+ My Club Rules 12901
	+ Stolen Bike 12902
* Season 2
	+ Arthur Meets Mr. Rogers 20101
	+ Draw! 20102
	+ Binky Barnes, Art Expert 20201
	+ Arthur's Lucky Pencil 20202
	+ D.W., the Picky Eater 20301
	+ Arthur's Underwear 20501
	+ Arthur's TV-Free Week 20701
	+ Night Fright 20702
	+ Arthur vs. the Piano 20801
	+ The Big Blow-Up 20802
	+ Lost! 20901
	+ The Short, Quick Summer 20902
	+ Arthur's Mystery Envelope 21002
	+ Buster Hits the Books 21102
	+ Arthur's Faraway Friend 21201
	+ Arthur and the Square Dance 21202
	+ Arthur's Knee (Mentioned) 21402
	+ Grandma Thora Appreciation Day 21501
	+ Love Notes for Muffy 21601
	+ D.W. Blows the Whistle 21602
	+ Arthur the Loser 21702
* Season 3
	+ Arthur Goes Crosswire 30301
	+ Sue Ellen and the Brainasaurous 30302
	+ Background Blues 30401
	+ And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids 30402
	+ The Chips are Down 30501
	+ Binky Rules 30601
	+ Arthur Rides the Bandwagon 30701
	+ Dad's Dessert Dilemma 30702
	+ Buster's Growing Grudge 30802
	+ Arthur's Treasure Hunt 30901
	+ Arthur's Dummy Disaster 31301
	+ Francine and the Feline 31302
	+ The Long, Dull Winter 31502
* Season 4
	+ Arthur's Big Hit 40102
	+ Buster's Breathless 40301
	+ The Fright Stuff 40302
	+ The Blizzard 40501
	+ The Rat Who Came to Dinner 40502
	+ Prunella Gets it Twice 40602
	+ Binky Barnes, Wingman 40701
	+ To Beat or Not to Beat 40702
	+ 1001 Dads 40801
	+ Buster's Best Behavior 40902
	+ My Music Rules 41001
	+ That's a Baby Show! 41002
* Season 5
	+ Double Dare 50102
	+ Kids are from Earth, Parents are from Pluto 50201
	+ Nerves of Steal 50202
	+ It's a No-Brainer 50301
	+ The World Record 50401
	+ The Cave 50402
	+ The Lousy Week 50501
	+ You Are Arthur 50502
	+ The Election 50601
	+ Francine Goes to War 50602
	+ Bitzi's Beau 50802
	+ Muffy Gets Mature 51002
* Season 6
	+ Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked 60101
	+ Best of the Nest 60102
	+ Buster's Sweet Success 60201
	+ Prunella's Special Edition 60202
	+ Muffy's Soccer Shocker 60401
	+ Brother, Can You Spare a Clarinet? 60402
	+ The Boy Who Cried Comet 60501
	+ Citizen Frensky 60601
	+ The Boy with His Head in the Clouds 60701
	+ The Good Sport 60901
	+ Arthur Loses His Marbles 61001
* Season 7
	+ Francine's Split Decision 70201
	+ Muffy Goes Metropolitan 70202
	+ Ants in Arthur's Pants 70301
	+ Don't Ask Muffy 70302
	+ Elwood City Turns 100! 70500
	+ Jenna's Bedtime Blues 70602
	+ Buster's Amish Mismatch 70702
	+ April 9th 71000
* Season 8
	+ Dear Adil 80101
	+ Bitzi's Break-up 80102
	+ Thanks a Lot, Binky 80202
	+ Bugged 80302
	+ Fernkenstein's Monster 80401
	+ D.W., Dancing Queen 80402
	+ Vomitrocious 80501
	+ Desk Wars 80701
	+ Big Horns George 81001
* Season 9
	+ Tipping the Scales 90102
	+ George Blows His Top 90202
	+ Arthur Weighs In 90301
	+ The Law of the Jungle Gym 90302
	+ All Worked Up 90502
	+ Arthur Makes Waves 90601
	+ A is for Angry 90702
	+ The "A" Team 90801
	+ Binky Goes Nuts 91001
	+ Breezy Listening Blues 91002
* Season 10
	+ The Squirrels 100201
	+ Desert Island Dish 100301
	+ Feeling Flush 100401
	+ Do You Speak George? 100901
	+ What's Cooking? 101001
	+ Buster's Special Delivery 101002
* Season 11
	+ Swept Away (Mentioned) 110101
	+ Germophobia 110102
	+ Prunella Packs It In 110302
	+ Phony Fern 110401
	+ Brain's Shocking Secret 110402
	+ Mr. Alwaysright 110702
	+ Francine's Pilfered Paper 110801
	+ Buster Gets Real 110802
	+ Spoiled Rotten! 110902
	+ Big Brother Binky 111000
* Season 12
	+ Is That Kosher? 120101
	+ The Frensky Family Fiasco 120202
	+ D.W.'s Stray Netkitten 120301
	+ For the Birds 120401
	+ The Chronicles of Buster 120501
	+ On This Spot 120502
	+ War of the Worms 120701
	+ Do You Believe in Magic? 120902
	+ The Perfect Game 121001
* Season 13
	+ The Great MacGrady 130100
	+ The Silent Treatment 130201
	+ Arthur's Number Nightmare 130301
	+ Brain Gets Hooked 130302
	+ MacFrensky 130401
	+ Prunella and the Disappointing Ending 130502
	+ The Secret Guardians 130702
	+ Fernlets by Fern 130801
	+ Prunella and the Haunted Locker 130802
	+ The Pride of Lakewood 130902
	+ Looking for Bonnie 131001
	+ The Secret Origin of Supernova 131002
* Season 14
	+ The Wheel Deal 140101
	+ The Buster Report 140102
	+ Nicked by a Name 140301
	+ The Play's the Thing 140302
	+ Follow the Bouncing Ball 140601
	+ Muffy and the Big Bad Blog 140702
	+ Arthur Unravels 140801
	+ All the Rage 140802
	+ D.W., Queen of the Comeback 140901
	+ The Long Road Home 141002
* Season 15
	+ Fifteen 150100
	+ I Wanna Hold Your Hand 150201
	+ Buster's Secret Admirer 150301
	+ Cents-less 150401
	+ Buster the Lounge Lizard 150402
	+ To Eat or Not to Eat 150501
	+ S.W.E.A.T. 150502
	+ Prunella the Packrat 150701
	+ What's in a Name? 150702
	+ Through the Looking Glasses 150902
	+ The Butler Did... What? 151001
	+ The Trouble with Trophies 151002
* Season 16
	+ Based on a True Story 160100
	+ Flippity Francine 160201
	+ Muffy Takes the Wheel 160202
	+ Get Smart 160401
	+ The Last Tough Customer 160601
	+ Brain's Chess Mess 160602
	+ Brain's Biggest Blunder 160702
	+ Buster's Book Battle 160801
	+ Sue Ellen Vegges Out 160902
	+ So Funny I Forgot to Laugh 161001
* Season 17
	+ Buster Bombs 170302
	+ Opposites Distract 170401
	+ All Thumbs 170501
	+ Crime and Consequences 170802
	+ Framed! 170902
	+ Binky's Music Madness 171001
* Season 18
	+ The Friend Who Wasn't There 180201
	+ The Case of the Girl with the Long Face 180301
	+ The Substitute Arthur 180302
	+ Best Wishes 180401
	+ Whip. Mix. Blend. 180601
	+ Messy Dress Mess 180702
	+ The Pageant Pickle 180901
	+ Shelter from the Storm 181000
* Season 19
	+ Sue Ellen Adds It Up 190201
	+ Arthur's Toy Trouble 190301
	+ Dueling Detectives! 190402
	+ Buster Isn't Buying It 190501
	+ Maria Speaks 190601
	+ Carl's Concerto 190701
	+ Too Much of a Good Thing 190702
	+ Francine's Cleats of Strength 190801
	+ Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity 190901
	+ Besties 190902
	+ The Last Day 191000
* Season 20
	+ Buster's Second Chance 200101
	+ Fern's Flights of Fancy 200201
	+ Cereal 200202
	+ The Hallway Minotaur 200701
	+ Ladonna's Like List 200702
* Season 21
	+ Binky's 'A' Game 210101
	+ Brain and the Time Capsule 210102
	+ Sue Ellen & the Last Page 210302
	+ Arthur Takes a Stand 210401
	+ Muffy Misses Out 210402
	+ Slink's Special Talent 210501
	+ Take a Hike, Molly 210502

## Staff

* Francis Haney: Principal (seasons 1-19)
* Mrs. Robertson: Retired Kindergarten Teacher
* Kindergarten Teacher: An unnamed kindergarten teacher
* Mr. Marco: Second Grade Teacher
* Nigel Ratburn: Third Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher (next school year)
* Miss Sweetwater: Third Grade Teacher
* Mrs. Fink: Third Grade Teacher
* Mike Cramp: Third Grade Teacher (next school year)
* Ms. Bryan: Art Teacher
* Mr. Morris: Janitor (seasons 1-7, and cameos in subsequent seasons.)
* Ms. Tingley: Mr. Haney's assistant principal; Temporary Principal (season 20)
* Leah MacGrady: Lunch Lady
* Ms. Flynn: School Nurse
* Ms. Yollanda: First Grade Teacher
* Coach Bumpus: Gym Teacher/Coach
* Coach Grimslid: Fourth Grade Gym Teacher/Coach
* Mr. Bebell: Shop Teacher
* Ms. Krasny: Chorus Teacher

### Substitute Teachers

* Mr. Elkin
* Mrs. Bofini
* Ms. Blank
* Ms. Tremello
* Miss Ratburn
* Skip Bitterman (substitute chef)
* Frederique Fugue

## Students

### Kindergarten

* Kindergarten Female Aardvark
* Kindergarten Female Aardvark (Number 2)
* Kindergarten Female Aardvark (Number 3)
* Kindergarten Female Aardvark (Number 4)
* Kindergarten Male Aardvark
* Kindergarten Male Aardvark (Number 2)
* Kindergarten Male Aardvark (Number 3)
* Kindergarten Male Bear
* Kindergarten Male Cat
* Kindergarten Male Rabbit
* Kindergarten Male Rabbit (Number 2)
* Kindergarten Male Rabbit (Number 3)

### Third Grade

* Arthur Read
* Francine Frensky
* Buster Baxter
* Muffy Crosswire
* Alan Powers
* Binky Barnes (twice)
* Sue Ellen Armstrong
* Fern Walters
* George Lundgren
* Jenna Morgan
* Maria
* Mary
* Alex
* Ladonna Compson
* 3rd Grade Female Aardvark
* 3rd Grade Female Aardvark (Number 2)
* 3rd Grade Female Aardvark (Number 3)
* 3rd Grade Female Aardvark (Number 4)
* 3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)
* Beulah McInnerny
* Jessica
* 3rd Grade Male Cat
* 3rd Grade Male Dog
* 3rd Grade Male Dog (Number 2)
* 3rd Grade Male Dog (Number 3)
* 3rd Grade Male Monkey
* 3rd Grade Male Rabbit
* 3rd Grade Male Rabbit (Number 2)
* 3rd Grade Male Rabbit (Number 4)
* 3rd Grade Male Rat
* Norbert

### Fourth Grade

* Prunella Deegan
* Molly MacDonald
* Billy
* Brian
* Otis
* Helen
* Jack Weasel
* John
* Luke
* Nancy
* Norman Hedgehog
* Patrick
* Rattles
* Slink
* 4th Grade Female Aardvark
* 4th Grade Female Aardvark (Number 2)
* 4th Grade Female Bear
* 4th Grade Female Bear (Number 2)
* 4th Grade Female Bear (Number 3)
* Fletcher
* 4th Grade Female Cat (Number 2)
* 4th Grade Male Bear
* 4th Grade Male Dog
* 4th Grade Male Rabbit

### Students in Unknown Grades

* George's sister
* Unknown Female Aardvark (Number 4)
* Unknown Female Bear (Number 2)
* Unknown Female Bear (Number 3)
* Unknown Female Monkey
* Unknown Female Rabbit (Number 7)
* Unknown Male Aardvark
* Unknown Male Bear
* Unknown Male Bear (Number 2)
* Unknown Male Bear (Number 6)
* Unknown Male Dog (Number 6)
* Maria lookalike
* Unknown Male Rabbit

### Unidentified Students

In *Arthur's Number Nightmare* a seating chart for each class of the school is seen. It reveals unnamed characters who's names are below. Their grades are also unknown. Note that none of these characters are in Mr. Ratburn's Class. The name Frances appears in the episode, Castles in the Sky. It appeared on a posted note underneath a bowl of oranges. The note said "Vote Frances for Student Council" The name Frances appeared prior to the episode Arthur's Number Nightmare. A few more names were revealed in the episode, Grandma Thora Appreciation Day.

* Jennifer
* Frances
* Willy
* Carol
* Richard
* Sharon
* Alex
* Dawn
* Mark
* LL & OT
* Jake

## Athletics

Lakewood competes in at least six interscholastic sports.

* Soccer
* Baseball
* Track and Field
* Basketball
* Hockey
* Badminton

They might have a Football team because in "Arthur's Baby" Arthur, Binky and other characters are playing. It appears that Mr. Marco is their coach. The students also compete in a bowling tournament against Mighty Mountain in "Francine's Split Decision". They have even played Jai Alai against Mighty Mountain (mentioned in "Francine's Split Decision").

## Events

*(unfinished--please add)*

Lakewood Elementary has hosted many events and festivals.

* 3rd Grade Annual Picnic
* Harvest Day Celebration
* PTA Spring Fundraiser
* Earth Day Fair
* The Teachers' Charity Carnival

## Contests

*(unfinished--please add)*

Lakewood Elementary occasionally holds contests to allow students to show off their abilities. Sometimes, these contests advance students to a greater level of competition, such as the checkers competition in "A is for Angry."

* Spell-a-thon
* Math-a-thon
* Arithmattack
* Kids Cooking Contest
* Interscholastic Checkers Competition
* Interscholastic Chess Competition

## Activities

*(unfinished--please add)*

* Lakewood Elementary Reader
* Student Council
* Band
* Chorus
* Shop
* Lakewood Pride Committee (ceased function)
* Computer Club
* Chess Club

## Trivia

* Lakewood Elementary School is named for an actual elementary school that Marc Brown had attended as a kid, as said in a readingrockets interview.
* Classes start at 7:30 am and are released at 3:00 pm daily.Template:Cite
* The school year runs from September to June, with possible snow day makeups in July.Template:Cite
* The exterior of Lakewood Elementary school is based on the school St Hubert Elementary in Windsor Ontario crossed with a school in Montreal near the old Cinar Sudio.
* Lakewood Elementary does not appear to have a school counselor, while the cafeteria staff are unseen. Mrs. MacGrady seems to take on both roles and there was one episode where she confirms that there is a staff.
* Lakewood Elementary provides kitchen duty for its students in episode Love Notes for Muffy.
* Another extra curricular assignment is to sort mail at the main office.

## References

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1. ↑ "Prunella and the Haunted Locker"
2. ↑ "Elwood City Turns 100!"
3. ↑ Brain's Shocking Secret
4. ↑ Castles in the Sky
5. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19991012194618/http://pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/prunella/index.html
6. ↑ His name appears on a sign that says "Keep Our Cafeteria Clean!" in The Pride of Lakewood.
7. ↑ http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/brown
8. ↑ http://elwoodcitycentral.createaforum.com/general-arthur-tv-series-discussion/the-read-house/msg765/#msg765