Enrollment
164
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390461110849
Lakota Central — West Chester, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakota Central compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakota Central reports 164 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lakota Local spends $12,754 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.6% from local sources (property taxes), 29.6% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakota Central compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,754
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 164 Top 12% in Ohio — larger than 88% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390461110849
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Lakota Central.
$12,754
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
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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 20.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Central?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Central is White at 64.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Chester, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Central?
Lakota Central has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.