- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, IL
Lexington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172271004699
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 238
- students enrolled
Lexington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, IL.
School address
District: Lexington Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 172271004699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lexington Elem School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172271004699 · Lexington, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (163 students)
Lexington Elem School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lexington Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lexington Elem School
238 students
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
163 students
- Lexington Jr H
Lexington Jr High School
110 students
What this shows Lexington Elem School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Elem School compares
Lexington Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Lexington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lexington Cusd 7 reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elem School
How many students attend Lexington Elem School?
Lexington Elem School has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elem School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elem School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elem School?
Lexington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Elem School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, IL. 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 Cusd 7?
Besides Lexington Elem School, Lexington Cusd 7 also operates Lexington High School (163 students) and Lexington Jr High School (110 students). See the Lexington Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.