- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salina, KS
Lakewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201137000519
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Salina, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lakewood Middle School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 201137000519 · Salina, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 12:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Salina High South (1,046 students)
Lakewood Middle School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salina High So
Salina High South
1,046 students
- Salina High Ce
Salina High Central
934 students
- Salina South M
Salina South Middle
782 students
- This school
Lakewood Middle School
647 students
- Meadowlark Rid
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
431 students
- Stewart Elem 406
Stewart Elem
406 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Middle School compares
Lakewood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 36% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$18,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lakewood Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salina reports $18,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salina High South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina High Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salina South Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Ridge Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Salina
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle School
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salina, KS. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 School?
58.1% of students at Lakewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Salina, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lakewood Middle School rank among public schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Salina, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salina on the city page.
What other schools are in Salina?
Besides Lakewood Middle School, Salina also operates Salina High South (1,046 students), Salina High Central (934 students), and Salina South Middle (782 students). See the Salina district page for the complete list.