- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lakota Ridge Junior School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390461100806 · West Chester, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 27.8:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Lakota Ridge Junior School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lakota Ridge 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
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 695
Lakota Ridge Junior School
695 students
What this shows Lakota Ridge Junior School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakota Ridge Junior School compares
Lakota Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,053
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 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.
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
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,660
- 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.
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.