- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Lexington Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902294
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Academy (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Academy (the) has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Academy (the) ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lexington Academy (the) held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360007902294 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 9.8:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Lexington Academy (the) held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lexington Academy (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 433
Lexington Academy (the)
433 students
What this shows Lexington Academy (the) reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Academy (the) compares
Lexington Academy (the) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.6%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
African American 13.7%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Lexington Academy (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lexington Academy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Academy (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Academy (the)
How many students attend Lexington Academy (the)?
Lexington Academy (the) has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Academy (the) is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Lexington Academy (the)?
92.4% of students at Lexington Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Academy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Academy (the)?
Lexington Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lexington Academy (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Academy (the) ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Lexington Academy (the), New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.