Enrollment
695
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Chester, OH
Lakota Ridge Junior School
Federal NCES profile for Lakota Ridge Junior School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461100806
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakota Ridge Junior School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakota Ridge Junior School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Ridge Junior School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461100806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakota Ridge Junior School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakota Ridge Junior School
Lakota Ridge Junior School is a large middle school in West Chester, Ohio, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 53% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 628 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #589, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 695 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Chester's middle schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Junior School (540 students): Lakota Ridge Junior School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.8:1 vs 27:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 students) alongside Lakota Ridge Junior 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 Ridge Junior School compares
Lakota Ridge Junior 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 53% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 47.8%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lakota Ridge Junior School is more 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 Ridge Junior School.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 Ridge Junior School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakota Ridge Junior School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in West Chester
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~695 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakota Ridge Junior School
How many students attend Lakota Ridge Junior School?
Lakota Ridge Junior School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Chester, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakota Ridge Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakota Ridge Junior School is 27.8:1, which is 53% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakota Ridge Junior School?
25.9% of students at Lakota Ridge Junior School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakota Ridge Junior School?
The largest demographic group at Lakota Ridge Junior School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakota Ridge Junior School?
Lakota Ridge Junior School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Ridge Junior School rank among public schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakota Ridge Junior School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West Chester, 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 West Chester on the city page.
Is Lakota Ridge Junior School a good school?
Lakota Ridge Junior School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Ridge 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.
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