- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortland, OH
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501803869
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 34
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 82% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Cortland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Cortland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-165 students YoY
Lakeview Middle School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-32.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-165 students YoY 390501803869 · Cortland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.7:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (580 students)
Lakeview Middle School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-32.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
580 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary School
551 students
- This school
Lakeview Middle School
370 students
What this shows Lakeview Middle School reports 370 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Lakeview Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeview Local reports $11,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Cortland
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Middle School
How many students attend Lakeview Middle School?
Lakeview Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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?
43.5% of students at Lakeview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Cortland, OH.
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 elementary schools in Cortland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Cortland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cortland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Local?
Besides Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview Local also operates Lakeview High School (580 students) and Lakeview Elementary School (551 students). See the Lakeview Local district page for the complete list.