Enrollment
299
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180552002670
Lakeland Primary School — Lagrange, IN
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
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
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-10% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakeland Primary School reports 299 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Indiana average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 299 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakeland School Corporation spends $13,699 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 61.9% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), 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 Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 22% | — | — |
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.
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,699
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 299 Top 22% in Indiana — larger than 78% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.4% +20% vs state
NCES ID 180552002670
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 299:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland School Corporation, which includes Lakeland Primary School.
$13,699
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in LaGrange, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Primary School is 14.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LaGrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Primary School?
Lakeland Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) 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.