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Lakota Ridge Junior School

6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069Lakota Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
679
Students
Total enrolled
$12,772
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
26.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 72% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 679 students in grades 07–08 in West Chester, Ohio.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,772 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lakota Ridge Junior School is a large middle in West Chester, Ohio, serving grades 07–08 with 679 students. The district invests $12,772 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Lakota Ridge Junior School

679
Total Students
26.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution324 male · 355 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 200 students
Student Composition
54%
16%
19%
Asian5%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black19%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390461100806

Academic Outcomes at Lakota Ridge Junior School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45069

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,772Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,772
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,619
Student Support$2,427
Administration$1,533
Operations$1,916
Other$1,277
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,772 spent per student, an estimated $5,658 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
63%
State government
29.6%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal programs
7.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cherokee Elementary SchoolCreekside Early Childhood SchoolHopewell Early Childhood SchoolEndeavor Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Lakota Plains Junior SchoolLiberty Junior SchoolHopewell Junior School
↓
High School
Lakota West High SchoolLakota East High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyButler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLakota Local →
Phone: (513)777-0552
NCES ID: 390461100806
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Chester seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lakota Local
High
Lakota West High School
2,740 students · 09–12
● 45 opp22% FRL
High
Lakota East High School
2,552 students · 09–12
● 36 opp15% FRL
Elem
Cherokee Elementary School
802 students · 03–06
● 46 opp20% FRL
Elem
Creekside Early Childhood School
769 students · KG–02
● 45 opp22% FRL
Mid
Lakota Plains Junior School
757 students · 07–08
● 46 opp
Mid
Liberty Junior School
752 students · 07–08
● 36 opp16% FRL
Elem
Hopewell Early Childhood School
728 students · KG–02
● 45 opp26% FRL
Elem
Endeavor Elementary School
708 students · 03–06
● 45 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.