- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pickerington, OH
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Pickerington Lakeview Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390468904604
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468904604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390468904604 · Pickerington, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
922 enr · 22:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- This school
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- Sycamore Creek 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Pickerington Lakeview Junior High reports 922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickerington Lakeview Junior High compares
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,484
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 29.7%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pickerington Lakeview Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickerington Lakeview Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Pickerington
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 (~922 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
How many students attend Pickerington Lakeview Junior High?
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High has 922 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High?
19.7% of students at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickerington Lakeview Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickerington Lakeview Junior High?
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Pickerington Lakeview Junior High rank among public schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Pickerington, 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 Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Pickerington Lakeview Junior High, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.