- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Chester, OH
Lakota Central
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461110849
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Central earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 164
- students enrolled
Lakota Central has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Central ranks #1 of 3 high schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461110849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lakota Central held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390461110849 · West Chester, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Lakota Central held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 164
Lakota Central
164 students
What this shows Lakota Central reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Central compares
Lakota Central 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Lakota Central is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakota Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in West Chester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Central
How many students attend Lakota Central?
Lakota Central has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Central is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Lakota Central?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Central is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Central?
Lakota Central has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lakota Central rank among high schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Central ranks #1 of 3 high schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Lakota Central, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.