- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake, MS
Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280390001144
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lake Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 280390001144 · Lake, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students)
Lake Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Central
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- Morton Element
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- Bettye Mae Jac
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- This school 237
Lake Middle School
237 students
What this shows Lake Middle School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Middle School compares
Lake Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Central Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Middle School
How many students attend Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake, MS. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Middle School?
100.0% of students at Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Middle School is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Lake, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Middle School?
Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Lake Middle School, Scott Co School Dist also operates Scott Central Attendance Center (856 students), Morton Elementary School (686 students), and Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.