- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, OH
Eastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390494303588
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH.
School address
District: Lexington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494303588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Eastern Elementary School grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390494303588 · Lexington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 16.8:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (631 students)
Eastern Elementary School grew from 474 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
631 students
- This school
Eastern Elementary School
504 students
- Lexington Juni
Lexington Junior High School
372 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- Western Elemen
Western Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Eastern 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 Eastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Eastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Eastern Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #2 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 Eastern Elementary School, Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students), Lexington Junior High School (372 students), and Central Elementary School (335 students). See the Lexington Local district page for the complete list.