Enrollment
737
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Jr/Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lagrange, Indiana, enrolling 737 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 737 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students) and Lakeland Primary School (299 students) alongside Lakeland Jr/Sr High 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 Jr/Sr High School compares
Lakeland Jr/Sr High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland School Corporation, which includes Lakeland Jr/Sr High 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 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 other 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 (~737 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeland Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of 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 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.
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