- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Federal Way, WA
Lakota Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530282000442
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 20
- public schools in Federal Way · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Middle School ranks #3 of 20 public schools in Federal Way, WA.
School address
District: Federal Way School District · Washington
NCES ID 530282000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lakota Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 530282000442 · Federal Way, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 18.4:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students)
Lakota Middle School held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakota Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,810 students
- Federal Way Hi
Federal Way High School
1,665 students
- Todd Beamer Hi
Todd Beamer High School
1,412 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
1,352 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle School
810 students
- This school 645
Lakota Middle School
645 students
What this shows Lakota Middle School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Middle School compares
Lakota Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 20.8%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.2, Lakota Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Federal Way School District reports $17,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Federal Way High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Todd Beamer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Middle School
How many students attend Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Federal Way, WA. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota Middle School?
59.5% of students at Lakota Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Federal Way, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Federal Way?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Middle School ranks #3 of 20 public schools in Federal Way, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Federal Way on the city page.
What other schools are in Federal Way School District?
Besides Lakota Middle School, Federal Way School District also operates Thomas Jefferson High School (1,810 students), Federal Way High School (1,665 students), and Todd Beamer High School (1,412 students). See the Federal Way School District district page for the complete list.