- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, SC
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450270001268
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Lakeside Middle grew from 839 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 450270001268 · Lexington, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 14.6:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Lakeside Middle grew from 839 students in 2022-23 to 892 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 893
Lakeside Middle
893 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 78% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 893 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 10.9%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Lakeside Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beechwood Middle
Standard public school
1,033 students 15:1 students per teacher
Carolina Springs Middle
Standard public school
791 students 12:1 students per teacher
Meadow Glen Middle
Standard public school
778 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Middle
Standard public school
750 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 893 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 892 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 14.6:1, which is 2% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle?
16.1% of students at Lakeside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.