At a glance
Reported students
695
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 649 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681.5
Lakota Ridge Junior School: 695 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
24.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Lakota Ridge Junior School
Lakota Ridge Junior School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in West Chester. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Lakota Local. NCES reports 695 students for 2024–25.
Among 649 middle schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 440 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, above the Ohio median of 16.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.8%) and Black (20.3%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lakota Ridge Junior School
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.8%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black20.3%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lakota Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Junior School
Middle · Grades 07–08
681 reported students
Lakota Plains Junior School
Middle · Grades 07–08
745 reported students
Hopewell Junior School
Middle · Grades 07–08
540 reported students
Adena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
690 reported students
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
682 reported students
Freedom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
682 reported students
Public schools near Lakota Ridge Junior School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Junior School Middle · Lakota Local | 07–08 | 540 | 2.8 mi |
| Liberty Junior School Middle · Lakota Local | 07–08 | 681 | 2.8 mi |
| Lakota Plains Junior School Middle · Lakota Local | 07–08 | 745 | 3.4 mi |
| Princeton Community Middle School Middle · Princeton City | 06–08 | 1,332 | 5.1 mi |
| Mason Middle School Middle · Mason City | 07–08 | 1,637 | 5.8 mi |
| Crossroads Middle School Middle · Fairfield City | 06–08 | 1,111 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Ridge Junior School
What grades does Lakota Ridge Junior School serve?
Lakota Ridge Junior School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lakota Local.
How many students attend Lakota Ridge Junior School?
Lakota Ridge Junior School reported 695 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 649 Ohio middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 665 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakota Ridge Junior School?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 695 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 16.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakota Ridge Junior School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakota Ridge Junior School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakota Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakota Ridge Junior School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakota Ridge Junior School in?
Lakota Ridge Junior School is part of Lakota Local, based in Liberty Township, OH, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakota Ridge Junior School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopewell Junior School (2.8 mi), Liberty Junior School (2.8 mi), Lakota Plains Junior School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.