- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hebron, OH
Lakewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390479903071
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hebron, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lakewood Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390479903071 · Hebron, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 16.4:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (450 students)
Lakewood Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
450 students
- Hebron Element
Hebron Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Lakewood Middle School
394 students
- Jackson Interm
Jackson Intermediate
380 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle School reports 394 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Ohio - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Lakewood Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood Local reports $15,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hebron Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle School
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hebron, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher 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?
39.5% of students at Lakewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Hebron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hebron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lakewood Local?
Besides Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Local also operates Lakewood High School (450 students), Hebron Elementary School (421 students), and Jackson Intermediate (380 students). See the Lakewood Local district page for the complete list.