Enrollment
447
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180546000992
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Lake Ridge New Tech Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180546000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gary, Indiana, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Ridge New Tech Schools spends $14,603 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Gary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charter School of the Dunes (836 students): Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 22:1).
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Calumet New Tech High School (620 students) and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch (483 students) alongside Lake Ridge New Tech 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School compares
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 83% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$14,603
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 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
African American 39.1%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools, which includes Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
$14,603
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 61.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet New Tech High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Standard public school
566 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Beveridge Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
How many students attend Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
90.5% of students at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Gary, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
Is Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School a good school?
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Schools?
Besides Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School, Lake Ridge New Tech Schools also operates Calumet New Tech High School (620 students) and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch (483 students). See the Lake Ridge New Tech Schools district page for the complete list.
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