Enrollment
344
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, NE
Lakeview High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310011200483
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011200483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview High School
Lakeview High School is a mid-sized high school in Columbus, Nebraska, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lakeview Community Schools spends $13,841 per pupil, 22% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lakeview Community Schools also operates Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students) and Platte Center Elementary School (168 students) alongside Lakeview High School.
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 Lakeview High School compares
Lakeview High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Lakeview High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Community Schools, which includes Lakeview High School.
$13,841
Per student
-22%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.7%
State 14.3%
Federal 9.0%
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 Lakeview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte Center Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview High School
How many students attend Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview High School?
26.7% of students at Lakeview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Columbus, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Lakeview High School a good school?
Lakeview High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 Lakeview Community Schools?
Besides Lakeview High School, Lakeview Community Schools also operates Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students), Platte Center Elementary School (168 students), and Lakeview Junior High School (152 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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