- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, CA
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062193002604
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- 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 #3 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lakeside Middle held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 062193002604 · Norwalk, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 19.6:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Center Middle (708 students)
Lakeside Middle held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.9 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
- Lake Center Mi
Lake Center Middle
708 students
- This school
Lakeside Middle
509 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
457 students
- Studebaker Ele
Studebaker Elementary
394 students
- William W. Orr
William W. Orr Elementary
353 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary
315 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 509 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$20,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
Asian 5.9%
White 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Lakeside Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Lake City Elementary reports $20,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William W. Orr Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Norwalk
3 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 (~509 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, CA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher 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 Lakeside Middle?
57.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Lakeside Middle rank among middle schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Norwalk, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeview Elementary (457 students), and Studebaker Elementary (394 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.