- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, NE
Lakeview Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310011202219
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Junior High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Junior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Columbus, NE.
School address
District: Lakeview Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310011202219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lakeview Junior High School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 310011202219 · Columbus, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 21.7:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students)
Lakeview Junior High School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shell Creek El
Shell Creek Elementary School
373 students
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
344 students
- Platte Center
Platte Center Elementary School
168 students
- This school
Lakeview Junior High School
152 students
What this shows Lakeview Junior High School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Junior High School compares
Lakeview Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Lakeview Junior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Platte Center Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Junior High School
How many students attend Lakeview Junior High School?
Lakeview Junior High School has 152 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, NE. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Junior High School is 21.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Junior High School?
35.4% of students at Lakeview Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Junior High School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Junior High School?
Lakeview Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Junior High School ranks #10 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 Junior High School, Lakeview Community Schools also operates Shell Creek Elementary School (373 students), Lakeview High School (344 students), and Platte Center Elementary School (168 students). See the Lakeview Community Schools district page for the complete list.