- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas, OH
Lakota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390495603632
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kansas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kansas, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lakota Middle School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390495603632 · Kansas, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 18:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota Elementary School (403 students)
Lakota Middle School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota Element
Lakota Elementary School
403 students
- This school
Lakota Middle School
288 students
- Lakota High Sc
Lakota High School
262 students
What this shows Lakota Middle School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Middle School compares
Lakota Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Lakota Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota Middle 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 elementary 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Middle School
How many students attend Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas, OH. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Middle School?
33.7% of students at Lakota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Middle School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Kansas, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kansas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota Elementary School (403 students) and Lakota High School (262 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.