Enrollment
574
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlottesville, VA
Lakeside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510009000751
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeside Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeside Middle
Lakeside Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Charlottesville, Virginia, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Virginia average.
With 574 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 272 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Charlottesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Journey Middle (646 students): Lakeside Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students) and Western Albemarle High (1,273 students) alongside Lakeside Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Lakeside Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albemarle County Public Schools, which includes Lakeside Middle.
$16,619
Per student
+13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.1%
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.
How Lakeside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Albemarle High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | 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
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Charlottesville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Journey Middle
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Buford Middle
Standard public school
563 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Standard public school
534 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Leslie H. Walton Middle
Standard public school
339 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Middle
How many students attend Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlottesville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Middle is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside Middle?
19.7% of students at Lakeside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Middle is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Middle?
Lakeside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Middle rank among middle schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
Is Lakeside Middle a good school?
Lakeside Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Lakeside Middle, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Albemarle High (1,964 students), Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), and Monticello High (1,184 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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