Enrollment
152
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Junior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Junior High School
Lakeview Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Columbus, Nebraska, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Nebraska schools and 61% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 152 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Lakeview High School (344 students) alongside Lakeview Junior 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 Junior High School compares
Lakeview Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Community Schools, which includes Lakeview Junior 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 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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle 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 (~152 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeview Junior High School a good school?
Lakeview Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nebraska schools. 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 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.
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