- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas, OH
Lakota Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390495603633
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kansas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kansas, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakota Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390495603633 · Kansas, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 18.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota Middle School (288 students)
Lakota Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakota Elementary School
403 students
- Lakota Middle
Lakota Middle School
288 students
- Lakota High Sc
Lakota High School
262 students
What this shows Lakota Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Elementary School compares
Lakota Elementary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,419
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Lakota Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $14,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakota Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Elementary School
How many students attend Lakota Elementary School?
Lakota Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas, OH. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Lakota Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Kansas, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Elementary School?
Lakota Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lakota Elementary School rank among public schools in Kansas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kansas, 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 Lakota Local?
Besides Lakota Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota Middle School (288 students) and Lakota High School (262 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.