Enrollment
393
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, OH
Indian Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480803107
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Lake Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lewistown, OH.
School address
District: Indian Lake Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480803107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Lake Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Lake Middle School
Indian Lake Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewistown, Ohio, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 686 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Indian Lake Local also operates Indian Lake Elementary School (530 students) and Indian Lake High School (441 students) alongside Indian Lake Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Indian Lake Middle School compares
Indian Lake Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Indian Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Lake Local, which includes Indian Lake Middle School.
$14,122
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 27.7%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Indian Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Lake Middle School
How many students attend Indian Lake Middle School?
Indian Lake Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Lake Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Lake Middle School?
35.6% of students at Indian Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Lake Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Lewistown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Lake Middle School?
Indian Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indian Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lewistown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewistown on the city page.
Is Indian Lake Middle School a good school?
Indian Lake Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Indian Lake Local?
Besides Indian Lake Middle School, Indian Lake Local also operates Indian Lake Elementary School (530 students) and Indian Lake High School (441 students). See the Indian Lake Local district page for the complete list.
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