Enrollment
723
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greenville, SC
Lakeview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450231001248
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #10 of 11
- middle schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Middle
Lakeview Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 723 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 493 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 723 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Greenville's middle schools, it stands alongside Hughes Academy of Science and Technology (999 students): Lakeview Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students) and Mauldin High (2,133 students) alongside Lakeview Middle.
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 Middle compares
Lakeview Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 241 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 20.9%
White 8.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Lakeview Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville 01, which includes Lakeview Middle.
$11,859
Per student
-19%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Greenville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Standard public school
999 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle
Standard public school
930 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Beck International Academy
Standard public school
848 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Powdersville Middle
Standard public school
801 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
League Academy
Standard public school
787 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Berea Middle
Standard public school
757 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle
How many students attend Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Middle?
100.0% of students at Lakeview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle?
Lakeview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle ranks #10 of 11 middle schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Lakeview Middle a good school?
Lakeview Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina 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 Greenville 01?
Besides Lakeview Middle, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.
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