Enrollment
370
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Middle School
Lakeview Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cortland, Ohio, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cortland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeview Elementary School (551 students): Lakeview Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Lakeview Local also operates Lakeview High School (580 students) and Lakeview Elementary School (551 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Local, which includes Lakeview Middle School.
$12,196
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakeview Middle School a good school?
Lakeview Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio 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 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.
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