- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, AL
Lexington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201002549
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 454
- students enrolled
Lexington Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lexington Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010201002549 · Lexington, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Lexington Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lexington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- This school
Lexington Elementary School
454 students
What this shows Lexington Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Elementary School compares
Lexington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Lexington Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary School
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, AL. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Lexington Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Lexington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Lexington Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.