Enrollment
545
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warsaw, IN
Lakeview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181242002364
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Warsaw, IN.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242002364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Middle School
Lakeview Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Warsaw, Indiana, enrolling 545 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #503, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warsaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Middle School (469 students): Lakeview Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 12.3:1).
Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students) and Leesburg Elementary School (567 students) alongside Lakeview Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lakeview Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Lakeview Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw Community Schools, which includes Lakeview Middle School.
$10,957
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Warsaw
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle School
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warsaw, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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?
50.7% of students at Lakeview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Warsaw, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Warsaw, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warsaw on the city page.
Is Lakeview Middle School a good school?
Lakeview Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Lakeview Middle School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Washington Elementary School (500 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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