- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Solon, IA
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192658001542
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA.
School address
District: Solon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192658001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 192658001542 · Solon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 16.3:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Solon High School (471 students)
Lakeview Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeview Elementary
490 students
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
471 students
- Solon Middle S
Solon Middle School
320 students
- Solon Intermed
Solon Intermediate
196 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Lakeview Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Solon Comm School District reports $10,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solon Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Solon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Elementary?
4.5% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Solon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lakeview Elementary rank among public schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Solon Comm School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Solon Comm School District also operates Solon High School (471 students), Solon Middle School (320 students), and Solon Intermediate (196 students). See the Solon Comm School District district page for the complete list.