Lakota Local School District
School District · Liberty Township, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
17,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
17,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Evaluating Lakota Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lakota Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Independence Elementary School
Liberty Township · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heritage Early Childhood School
Liberty Twp · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Endeavor Elementary School
West · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#433 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,068
$2,589 vs Ohio median
District size
17,887 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Lakota Local ranks #433 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lakota Local's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Independence Elementary School (8.3/10), Heritage Early Childhood School (8.2/10), and Endeavor Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lakota Local schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lakota Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independence Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Heritage Early Childhood School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Endeavor Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Vangorden Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Cherokee Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Freedom Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodland Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Union Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Hopewell Early Childhood School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Liberty Junior School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lakota Local
Lakota Local is a Liberty Township, Ohio school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 17,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26.2:1. District-level spending was $12,068 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lakota Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Independence Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lakota Local students show an average math proficiency of 81.7% and ELA proficiency of 82.6%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lakota Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lakota Local with test data.
Schools in Lakota Local
22 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Liberty Township
- Total Enrollment
- 17,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 684
- District spending per student
- $12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lakota Local?
Lakota Local has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lakota Local?
The average composite rating for Lakota Local is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lakota Local?
Lakota Local's district-level spending was $12,068 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lakota Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lakota Local is 26.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lakota Local?
Independence Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lakota Local with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lakota Local?
Across schools in Lakota Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 82.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lakota Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Lakota Local has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 81.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 82.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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