- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NE
Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317281000539
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Early Learning Academy held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 317281000539 · Lexington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 27.9:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (915 students)
Early Learning Academy held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
915 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
672 students
- Bryan Elementa
Bryan Elementary School
385 students
- Sandoz Element 358
Sandoz Elementary School
358 students
- Morton Element 321
Morton Elementary School
321 students
- This school 279
Early Learning Academy
279 students
What this shows Early Learning Academy reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Academy compares
Early Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 107% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 1% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 107% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
African American 7.2%
White 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Early Learning Academy is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Lexington Public Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandoz Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Academy is 27.9:1, which is 107% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Academy?
31.1% of students at Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lexington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Public Schools?
Besides Early Learning Academy, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students), Lexington Middle School (672 students), and Bryan Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington Public Schools district page for the complete list.