- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lakeland Intermediate School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 180552002672 · Lagrange, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students)
Lakeland Intermediate School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Jr/Sr
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
737 students
- This school
Lakeland Intermediate School
416 students
- Lakeland Prima
Lakeland Primary School
299 students
- Wolcott Mills 21
Wolcott Mills Elementary School
21 students
- Lima - Brighto 20
Lima - Brighton Elementary
20 students
What this shows Lakeland Intermediate School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Intermediate School compares
Lakeland Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Lakeland School Corporation reports $13,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.