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 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 17,699 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 69% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
22 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
17,699 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
706 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Lakota Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,717 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,835 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
2,366 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%
# White Students
10,661 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
60%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,087 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
274
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
1,258
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,333
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,281
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,356
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,401
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,337
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,251
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,317
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,377
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,396
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,492
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,322
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,304
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,582 is less than the state median of $17,164. 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
$11,587
$17,216
Spending / Student
$11,582
$17,164
Best Lakota Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | 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
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Vangorden Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Early Childhood School
Magnet 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
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Endeavor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
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
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
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
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6035 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-9787
Grades: 3-6
| 677 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6923 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Grades: 3-6
| 623 students
Rank: #88.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Magnet 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
| 728 students
Rank: #99.
Lakota Plains Junior School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Grades: 7-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Junior School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
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
| 631 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakota East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Grades: 9-12
| 2,552 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakota Ridge Junior School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
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
| 679 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakota West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8940 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-5699
Grades: 9-12
| 2,740 students
Rank: #1515.
Hopewell Junior School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
Grades: 7-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1616.
Adena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9316 Minuteman Way
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0100
Grades: 3-6
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creekside Early Childhood School
Magnet School
5070 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-0175
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-0175
Grades: K-2
| 769 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakota Central
Magnet School
5030 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 682-4117
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 682-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Early Childhood School
Magnet School
6040 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shawnee Early Childhood School
Magnet School
9394 Sterling Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Grades: K-2
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vangorden Preschool
Magnet School
6475 Lesourdsville West Cheste
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 874-5505
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 874-5505
Grades: PK
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wyandot Early Childhood School
Magnet School
7667 Summerlin Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Grades: K-2
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District manages 22 public schools serving 17,699 students.
What is the rank of Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District is ranked #171 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
60% of Lakota Local School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1.
What is Lakota Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,582 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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