- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, OH
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390494303587
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH.
School address
District: Lexington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494303587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390494303587 · Lexington, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 18.6:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (631 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
631 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
504 students
- Lexington Juni
Lexington Junior High School
372 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
335 students
- Western Elemen
Western Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Local reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Local?
Besides Central Elementary School, Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students), Eastern Elementary School (504 students), and Lexington Junior High School (372 students). See the Lexington Local district page for the complete list.