Enrollment
416
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lagrange, IN
Lakeland Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180552002672
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Intermediate School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180552002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland Intermediate School
Lakeland Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lagrange, Indiana, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students) and Lakeland Primary School (299 students) alongside Lakeland Intermediate 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 Lakeland Intermediate School compares
Lakeland Intermediate 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Lakeland Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland School Corporation, which includes Lakeland Intermediate School.
$11,734
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 61.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Lakeland Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolcott Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lima - Brighton Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Intermediate School
How many students attend Lakeland Intermediate School?
Lakeland Intermediate School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lagrange, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Intermediate School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower 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 Lakeland Intermediate School?
53.6% of students at Lakeland Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Intermediate School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Intermediate School?
Lakeland Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lakeland Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, 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 Lagrange on the city page.
Is Lakeland Intermediate School a good school?
Lakeland Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Lakeland School Corporation?
Besides Lakeland Intermediate School, Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students), Lakeland Primary School (299 students), and Wolcott Mills Elementary School (21 students). See the Lakeland School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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