Enrollment
504
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, Ohio, enrolling 504 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 731 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lexington Local spends $11,183 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lexington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (335 students): Eastern Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students) and Lexington Junior High School (372 students) alongside Eastern Elementary School.
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 Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Local, which includes Eastern Elementary School.
$11,183
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eastern Elementary School a good school?
Eastern Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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