Enrollment
164
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakota Central compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakota Central
Lakota Central is a small high school in West Chester, Ohio, enrolling 164 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 164 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Among West Chester's high schools, it stands alongside Lakota West High School (2,968 students): Lakota Central is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 27:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 students) alongside Lakota Central.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakota Central compares
Lakota Central on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Lakota Central.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Lakota Central a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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