- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, IN
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180552000996
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180552000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 180552000996 · Lagrange, IN Other · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students)
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
737 students
- Lakeland Inter
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 Jr/Sr High School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Jr/Sr High School compares
Lakeland Jr/Sr High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolcott Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lima - Brighton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Jr/Sr High 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 other 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School has 737 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, IN. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Jr/Sr High School?
41.6% of students at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Jr/Sr High School?
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeland School Corporation?
Besides Lakeland Jr/Sr High School, Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students), Lakeland Primary School (299 students), and Wolcott Mills Elementary School (21 students). See the Lakeland School Corporation district page for the complete list.