- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakeland Primary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180552002670 · Lagrange, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students)
Lakeland Primary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lakeland Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Jr/Sr
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
737 students
- Lakeland Inter
Lakeland Intermediate School
416 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Primary School compares
Lakeland Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~299 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.