- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas, OH
Lakota High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390495603634
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kansas · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kansas, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lakota High School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390495603634 · Kansas, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 15.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota Elementary School (403 students)
Lakota High School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota Element
Lakota Elementary School
403 students
- Lakota Middle
Lakota Middle School
288 students
- This school
Lakota High School
262 students
What this shows Lakota High School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota High School compares
Lakota 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Lakota High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota High 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
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota High School
How many students attend Lakota High School?
Lakota High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas, OH. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota High School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota High School?
28.4% of students at Lakota High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Kansas, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota High School?
Lakota High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Kansas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota High School ranks #2 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 High School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota Elementary School (403 students) and Lakota Middle School (288 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.