- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, TX
Lexington El
Federal NCES profile for Lexington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482733003075
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, TX.
School address
District: Lexington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482733003075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lexington El held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482733003075 · Lexington, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.4:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington H S (336 students)
Lexington El held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lexington El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington El
488 students
- Lexington H S
Lexington H S
336 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle
228 students
What this shows Lexington El reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington El compares
Lexington El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Lexington El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Isd reports $12,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington El
How many students attend Lexington El?
Lexington El has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 El?
40.0% of students at Lexington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington El?
The largest demographic group at Lexington El is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington El?
Lexington El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lexington El rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Lexington El, Lexington Isd also operates Lexington H S (336 students) and Lexington Middle (228 students). See the Lexington Isd district page for the complete list.