- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zion, IL
Lakeview School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174386006826
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Lakeview School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Lakeview School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-30.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 174386006826 · Zion, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students)
Lakeview School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-30.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lakeview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiloh Park Mi
Shiloh Park Middle School
358 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
339 students
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
336 students
- Zion Central M
Zion Central Middle School
330 students
- Beulah Park El
Beulah Park Elem School
289 students
- This school
Lakeview School
249 students
What this shows Lakeview School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview School compares
Lakeview School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$22,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 41.4%
Two or More 8.0%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Lakeview School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zion Esd 6 reports $22,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zion Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Zion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview School
How many students attend Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview School rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Besides Lakeview School, Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students), West Elementary School (339 students), and Elmwood Elem School (336 students). See the Zion Esd 6 district page for the complete list.