Enrollment
279
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+107% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Academy compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning Academy
Early Learning Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Nebraska, enrolling 279 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 107% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Lexington Public Schools spends $13,927 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students) and Lexington Middle School (672 students) alongside Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Academy compares
Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Public Schools, which includes Early Learning Academy.
$13,927
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 56.9%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Early Learning Academy a good school?
Early Learning Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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