- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberty Township, OH
Lakota East High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461100810
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota East High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Liberty Township · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota East High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota East High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461100810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Lakota East High School held near 2,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.2 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 390461100810 · Liberty Township, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,660 enr · 24.9:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Lakota East High School held near 2,605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.2 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota East High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- This school
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
- Hopewell Early 727
Hopewell Early Childhood School
727 students
What this shows Lakota East High School reports 2,660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota East High School compares
Lakota East High 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,660 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,660
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
African American 11.4%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Lakota East High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakota East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Early Childhood School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~2,660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota East High School
How many students attend Lakota East High School?
Lakota East High School has 2,660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberty Township, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,552 (2022-23) → 2,605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota East High School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota East High School?
12.3% of students at Lakota East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota East High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota East High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Liberty Township, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota East High School?
Lakota East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Lakota East High School rank among public schools in Liberty Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota East High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Liberty Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Lakota East High School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Cherokee Elementary School (791 students), and Lakota Plains Junior School (745 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.