- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeside, CA
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062079002494
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Lakeside · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Lakeside, CA.
School address
District: Lakeside Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062079002494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lakeside Middle held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062079002494 · Lakeside, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 23.4:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students)
Lakeside Middle held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside Middle
724 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Middle
713 students
- Lakeside Farms
Lakeside Farms Elementary
667 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
666 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary
469 students
- Lemon Crest El
Lemon Crest Elementary
437 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$16,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Lakeside Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lakeside Union Elementary reports $16,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Del Sol Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Farms Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Crest Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Lakeside
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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle?
31.7% of students at Lakeside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Lakeside, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Lakeside?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Lakeside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lakeside on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeside Union Elementary?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Lakeside Union Elementary also operates Tierra Del Sol Middle (713 students), Lakeside Farms Elementary (667 students), and Lakeview Elementary (666 students). See the Lakeside Union Elementary district page for the complete list.