Enrollment
922
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickerington Lakeview Junior High compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 922 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 922 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #349, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 278 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 922 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pickerington's middle schools, it stands alongside Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students): Pickerington Lakeview Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21.5:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Pickerington Lakeview Junior High.
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 Pickerington Lakeview Junior High compares
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Pickerington Lakeview Junior High.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~922 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pickerington Lakeview Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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