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 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 17,857 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.
51爆料s 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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
22 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
17,857 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
675 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Lakota Local School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 920 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
0.62
0.53
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,863 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
10%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,933 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
2,408 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%
# White Students
10,490 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
59%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,118 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
247
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
1,198
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,319
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,345
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,310
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,372
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,440
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,359
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,277
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,334
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,424
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,378
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,538
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,316
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,485 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,480 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$205 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$205 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,485
$17,222
Spending / Student
$11,480
$17,170
Best Lakota Local School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary 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
| 587 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
| 654 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
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
Endeavor Elementary 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
(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
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary 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
| 713 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Elementary 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: 2-6
| 663 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 744 students
Rank: #99.
Lakota Plains Junior 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
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Junior 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
| 716 students
Rank: #1111.
Union Elementary 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
| 657 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakota East High 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: 7-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakota Ridge Junior 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
| 685 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakota West High 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
| 2,845 students
Rank: #1515.
Hopewell Junior 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
| 470 students
Rank: #1616.
Adena Elementary 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
| 697 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
| 762 students
Rank: n/an/a
5030 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 682-4117
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 682-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: n/an/a
6040 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 777-6194
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
9394 Sterling Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 779-3014
Grades: K-2
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
6475 Lesourdsville West Cheste
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 874-5505
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 874-5505
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
7667 Summerlin Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Grades: K-2
| 669 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District manages 22 public schools serving 17,857 students.
What is the rank of Lakota Local School District?
Lakota Local School District is ranked #171 out of 920 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?
59% of Lakota Local School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 26:1, 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 $11,480 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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