- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake City, FL
Lake City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120036002732
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Middle School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lake City Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120036002732 · Lake City, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 17.2:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,711 students)
Lake City Middle School held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,711 students
- Fort White Hig
Fort White High School
1,101 students
- Belmont Academ
Belmont Academy
828 students
- This school
Lake City Middle School
809 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
695 students
- Eastside Eleme 655
Eastside Elementary School
655 students
What this shows Lake City Middle School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City Middle School compares
Lake City Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$10,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Lake City Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia reports $10,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort White High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake City Middle School
How many students attend Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 970 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% 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 Lake City Middle School?
59.9% of students at Lake City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake City Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Lake City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City Middle School?
Lake City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City Middle School rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City Middle School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Lake City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia?
Besides Lake City Middle School, Columbia also operates Columbia High School (1,711 students), Fort White High School (1,101 students), and Belmont Academy (828 students). See the Columbia district page for the complete list.