Enrollment
299
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lagrange, IN
Lakeland Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180552002670
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180552002670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland Primary School
Lakeland Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lagrange, Indiana, enrolling 299 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students) and Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students) alongside Lakeland Primary 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 Primary School compares
Lakeland Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Lakeland Primary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland School Corporation, which includes Lakeland Primary 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 Primary 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 Intermediate School | Larger | 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~299 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Primary School
How many students attend Lakeland Primary School?
Lakeland Primary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lagrange, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Primary School?
59.4% of students at Lakeland Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Primary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Primary School?
Lakeland Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeland Primary School rank among elementary schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Primary School ranks #4 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.
Is Lakeland Primary School a good school?
Lakeland Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Primary School, Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students), Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students), and Wolcott Mills Elementary School (21 students). See the Lakeland School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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