Enrollment
635
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rathdrum, ID
Lakeland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160180000312
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland Middle School
Lakeland Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Rathdrum, Idaho, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students) and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students) alongside Lakeland Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lakeland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 42% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Lakeland Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland District, which includes Lakeland Middle School.
$10,175
Per student
-15%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 57.2%
Federal 16.4%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Middle School
How many students attend Lakeland Middle School?
Lakeland Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland Middle School?
17.1% of students at Lakeland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Middle School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Middle School?
Lakeland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeland Middle School rank among public schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
Is Lakeland Middle School a good school?
Lakeland Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho 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 District?
Besides Lakeland Middle School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Timberlake Senior High School (519 students), and Garwood Elementary School (424 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.
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