Lexington Local

Lexington, Ohio — 5 schools

2,338
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$26,471
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lexington Local operates 5 public schools serving 2,338 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,150 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Richland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,471 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 54.9% local, 35.6% state, and 9.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $63,604 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #184 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 343.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.1% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Lexington High School accounts for 29.3% of all Lexington Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lexington Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lexington Local school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

Lexington Local school enrollment ranges from 308 students (lowest) to 631 students (highest), a spread of 323 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lexington Local student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Lexington Local is typically wider than the Lexington Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Lexington Local chronic absenteeism rate is 24.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Lexington Local is typically wider than the Lexington Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
35.6%
State
54.9%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
184 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Richland County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$773
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,315
3 BR/mo
$1,530
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,604
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Lexington Local.

White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
343.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lexington Local

School Enrollment
Lexington High School
631
Eastern Elementary School
504
Lexington Junior High School
372
Central Elementary School
335
Western Elementary School
308

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lexington Local?

Lexington Local has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,338 students.

How much does Lexington Local spend per student?

Lexington Local spends $26,471 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #184 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Lexington Local?

The average teacher salary in Lexington Local is $63,604 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lexington Local?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Richland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lexington Local?

Lexington Local students are 88.1% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lexington Local?

Lexington Local has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #184 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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