Top Rankings
Lakota Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 17,073 students in Lakota Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lakota Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
20 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
17,073 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
690 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Lakota Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 897 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,504 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,725 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
2,173 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
13%
17%
# White Students
10,596 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
62%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,046 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
1,238
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,263
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,297
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,370
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,299
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,232
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,254
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,364
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,327
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,501
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,297
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,288
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,343
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,007 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$205 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$205 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,012
$17,132
Spending / Student
$12,007
$17,081
Best Lakota Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7480 Princeton Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Grades: 3-6
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Vangorden Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6475 Lesourdsville West Cheste
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1150
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1150
Grades: 3-6
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Early Childhood School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5052 Hamilton Mason Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-7060
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-7060
Grades: K-2
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Smith Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 759-8300
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 759-8300
Grades: 3-6
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5345 Kyles Station Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 755-8200
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 755-8200
Grades: 3-6
| 784 students
Rank: #66.
Lakota Plains Junior School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Grades: 7-8
| 790 students
Rank: #77.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6035 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
Grades: 3-6
| 639 students
Rank: #88.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,674 students
Rank: #99.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-6128
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-6128
Grades: K-2
| 702 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6923 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Grades: 3-6
| 617 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7672 Lesourdsville West Cheste
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2201
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2201
Grades: 3-6
| 609 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakota West High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8940 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
Grades: 9-12
| 2,755 students
Rank: #1313.
Hopewell Junior School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
Grades: 7-8
| 504 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Junior School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 733 students
Rank: #1515.
Adena Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9316 Minuteman Way
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
Grades: 3-6
| 639 students
Rank: #1616.
Lakota Ridge Junior School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
Grades: 7-8
| 664 students
Rank: n/an/a
5070 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-0175
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-0175
Grades: K-2
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
6040 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Grades: K-2
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
9394 Sterling Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Grades: K-2
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
7667 Summerlin Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Grades: K-2
| 641 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District manages 20 public schools serving 17,073 students.
What is the rank of Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District is ranked #147 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakota Local School District?
62% of Lakota Local School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Lakota Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,007 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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