- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Overland Park, KS
Lakewood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201200001700
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lakewood Middle shrank from 585 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 201200001700 · Overland Park, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Lakewood Middle shrank from 585 students in 2022-23 to 551 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 537
Lakewood Middle
537 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Middle compares
Lakewood Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 80% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Asian 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Lakewood Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Overland Park
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Aubry Bend Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oxford Middle
Standard public school
620 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Blue Valley Middle
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Standard public school
581 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Overland Trail Middle
Standard public school
540 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Harmony Middle
Standard public school
536 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle
How many students attend Lakewood Middle?
Lakewood Middle has 537 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Lakewood Middle?
8.4% of students at Lakewood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle?
Lakewood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Lakewood Middle rank among middle schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Lakewood Middle, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.