- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rossville, GA
Lakeview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130093000348
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Rossville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Rossville, GA.
School address
District: Catoosa County · Georgia
NCES ID 130093000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Lakeview Middle School shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 130093000348 · Rossville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 11:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,268 students)
Lakeview Middle School shrank from 690 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 59.5 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,268 students
- Ringgold High
Ringgold High School
1,052 students
- Lakeview-Fort
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
963 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
858 students
- Ringgold Middl
Ringgold Middle School
725 students
- This school
Lakeview Middle School
647 students
What this shows Lakeview Middle School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Middle School compares
Lakeview Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$14,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Lakeview Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catoosa County reports $14,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Rossville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle School
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rossville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 School?
54.6% of students at Lakeview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Rossville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Rossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Rossville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Catoosa County?
Besides Lakeview Middle School, Catoosa County also operates Heritage High School (1,268 students), Ringgold High School (1,052 students), and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School (963 students). See the Catoosa County district page for the complete list.