Enrollment
403
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakota Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakota Elementary School
Lakota Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kansas, Ohio, enrolling 403 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 705 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #319.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lakota Local also operates Lakota Middle School (288 students) and Lakota High School (262 students) alongside Lakota Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Lakota Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Lakota Elementary School.
$13,525
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 37.3%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~403 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kansas on the city page.
Is Lakota Elementary School a good school?
Lakota Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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