Lakeway Elementary (LWE) is rated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency.

LWE strives to create a positive learning environment geared to meet the needs of students, teachers and the community. The students are expected to gain self-esteem, problem solving skills, leadership qualities, and develop a team-player attitude as they acquire a lifelong desire to learn. The teachers, school staff, parents and community encourage LWE students to meet high expectations for learning and behavior.

Language arts, reading, writing, math, science and social studies are integrated through a unit approach. Social skills and character education, including behavioral expectations, are taught daily. Students are expected to make good decisions for their learning and behavior based on what they are taught. Drop Everything And Read is built into the daily schedule to help establish a lifelong love of reading. A reading teacher is available to offer help as needed. In the library, students learn to enjoy literature, use the library and develop research skills.