- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lakeside Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510009000751 · Charlottesville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Albemarle High (1,964 students)
Lakeside Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albemarle High
Albemarle High
1,964 students
- Western Albema
Western Albemarle High
1,273 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High
1,184 students
- Joseph T. Henl
Joseph T. Henley Middle
847 students
- Mountain View 769
Mountain View Elementary
769 students
- This school 574
Lakeside Middle
574 students
What this shows Lakeside Middle reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Middle compares
Lakeside Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Albemarle County Public Schools reports $17,536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,273
- 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
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 (~574 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.