At a glance
Reported students
645
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Lakota Middle School: 645 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. 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
- 654
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Lakota Middle School
Lakota Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Federal Way. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 645 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (34%) and White (20.8%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lakota Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.6 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.8%
- Hispanic34%
- Black16.6%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.7%
- Multiracial15.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Illahee Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
655 reported students
Sacajawea Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
668 reported students
Kilo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
669 reported students
Sequoyah Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
570 reported students
Evergreen Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
810 reported students
Federal Way Public Academy
Middle · Grades 06–10
309 reported students
Public schools near Lakota Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacajawea Middle School Middle · Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 668 | 2 mi |
| Federal Way Public Academy Middle · Federal Way School District | 06–10 | 309 | 2.5 mi |
| Meeker Middle School Middle · Tacoma School District | 06–08 | 567 | 2.8 mi |
| Illahee Middle School Middle · Federal Way School District | 05–08 | 655 | 3 mi |
| Kilo Middle School Middle · Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 669 | 3.6 mi |
| Sequoyah Middle School Middle · Federal Way School District | 06–08 | 570 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lakota Middle School
What grades does Lakota Middle School serve?
Lakota Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Lakota Middle School?
Lakota Middle School reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 654 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lakota Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 645 students and 32.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lakota Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lakota Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Federal Way School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lakota Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lakota Middle School in?
Lakota Middle School is part of Federal Way School District, based in Federal Way, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lakota Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sacajawea Middle School (2 mi), Federal Way Public Academy (2.5 mi), Meeker Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.