- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180546000992 · Gary, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 17.2:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Calumet New Tech High School (620 students)
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School shrank from 476 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calumet New Te
Calumet New Tech High School
620 students
- Longfellow New
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
483 students
- This school
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
447 students
What this shows Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School compares
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Lake Ridge New Tech Schools reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.