- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty Township, OH
Lakota Plains Junior School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Plains Junior School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461104584
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Plains Junior School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Liberty Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 745
- students enrolled
Lakota Plains Junior School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Plains Junior School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461104584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lakota Plains Junior School held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390461104584 · Liberty Township, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 25.7:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Lakota Plains Junior School held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota Plains Junior School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- This school 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- Hopewell Early 727
Hopewell Early Childhood School
727 students
What this shows Lakota Plains Junior School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Plains Junior School compares
Lakota Plains Junior 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 745 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Asian 14.4%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Lakota Plains Junior School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakota Plains Junior School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Early Childhood School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota Plains Junior School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools in Liberty Township
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Plains Junior School
How many students attend Lakota Plains Junior School?
Lakota Plains Junior School has 745 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty Township, OH. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Plains Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Plains Junior School is 25.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Plains Junior School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Plains Junior School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Liberty Township, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Plains Junior School?
Lakota Plains Junior School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Plains Junior School rank among public schools in Liberty Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Plains Junior School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, 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 Liberty Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Lakota Plains Junior School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.