Enrollment
1,509
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470015402476
Lakeland Preparatory School — Lakeland, TN
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Preparatory School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakeland Preparatory School reports 1,509 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 69.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 503 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakeland spends $12,571 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.9% from local sources (property taxes), 42.1% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeland Preparatory School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,571
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 503 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,509 Top 97% in Tennessee — larger than 3% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 69.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015402476
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 12.2%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 503:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.2%
In-school suspensions 94
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland, which includes Lakeland Preparatory School.
$12,571
Per student
+2%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 42.1%
Federal 23.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Preparatory School
How many students attend Lakeland Preparatory School?
Lakeland Preparatory School has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lakeland, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Preparatory School is 15.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Preparatory School is White at 61.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lakeland, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Preparatory School?
Lakeland Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.