- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, MO
Leslie Bell Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Leslie Bell Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291848000998
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie Bell Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leslie Bell Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie Bell Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO.
School address
District: Lexington R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291848000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Leslie Bell Elem. shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 291848000998 · Lexington, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (310 students)
Leslie Bell Elem. shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Leslie Bell Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leslie Bell Elem.
339 students
- Lexington High
Lexington High
310 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle
244 students
What this shows Leslie Bell Elem. reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie Bell Elem. compares
Leslie Bell Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Leslie Bell Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lexington R-V reports $12,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leslie Bell Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie Bell Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie Bell Elem.
How many students attend Leslie Bell Elem.?
Leslie Bell Elem. has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie Bell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie Bell Elem. is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower 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 Leslie Bell Elem.?
46.9% of students at Leslie Bell Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie Bell Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Leslie Bell Elem. is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie Bell Elem.?
Leslie Bell Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leslie Bell Elem. rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Leslie Bell Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lexington R-V?
Besides Leslie Bell Elem., Lexington R-V also operates Lexington High (310 students) and Lexington Middle (244 students). See the Lexington R-V district page for the complete list.