- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310011200483
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lakeview High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 310011200483 · Columbus, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students)
Lakeview High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lakeview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shell Creek El
Shell Creek Elementary School
373 students
- This school
Lakeview High School
344 students
- Platte Center
Platte Center Elementary School
168 students
- Lakeview Junio
Lakeview Junior High School
152 students
What this shows Lakeview High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview High School compares
Lakeview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 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.
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
District finance for Lakeview Community Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.