- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeville, MN
Lakeville South High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeville South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271778003515
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeville South High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeville South High has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeville South High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778003515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lakeville South High held near 1,895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 271778003515 · Lakeville, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,816 enr · 20.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Lakeville South High held near 1,895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 88.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakeville South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- This school
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- Lake Marion El 727
Lake Marion Elementary
727 students
What this shows Lakeville South High reports 1,816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeville South High compares
Lakeville South High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1816 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Lakeville South High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeville South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Marion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeville South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeville South High
How many students attend Lakeville South High?
Lakeville South High has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,906 (2022-23) → 1,895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeville South High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeville South High is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeville South High?
18.6% of students at Lakeville South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeville South High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeville South High is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeville South High?
Lakeville South High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lakeville South High rank among high schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeville South High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lakeville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Lakeville South High, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Century Middle School (950 students), and Kenwood Trail Middle School (854 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.