- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashtabula, OH
Lakeside Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390435100087
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Ashtabula · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 398
- students enrolled
Lakeside Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Junior High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Ashtabula, OH.
School address
District: Ashtabula Area City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435100087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lakeside Junior High School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 390435100087 · Ashtabula, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (810 students)
Lakeside Junior High School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
810 students
- Erie Intermedi
Erie Intermediate School
399 students
- This school
Lakeside Junior High School
398 students
- Superior Inter
Superior Intermediate School
369 students
- Michigan Prima
Michigan Primary School
353 students
- Ontario Primar 192
Ontario Primary School
192 students
What this shows Lakeside Junior High School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Junior High School compares
Lakeside Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$16,337
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Lakeside Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashtabula Area City reports $16,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erie Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Superior Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michigan Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ontario Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Ashtabula
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Junior High School
How many students attend Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashtabula, OH. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Junior High School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Junior High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Ashtabula, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Junior High School?
Lakeside Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lakeside Junior High School rank among public schools in Ashtabula?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Junior High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Ashtabula, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ashtabula on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashtabula Area City?
Besides Lakeside Junior High School, Ashtabula Area City also operates Lakeside High School (810 students), Erie Intermediate School (399 students), and Superior Intermediate School (369 students). See the Ashtabula Area City district page for the complete list.