- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, IN
Lexington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181002001610
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
Lexington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lexington Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181002001610 · Lexington, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.1:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students)
Lexington Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lexington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsburg Sen
Scottsburg Senior High School
678 students
- Scottsburg Mid
Scottsburg Middle School
556 students
- Scottsburg Ele
Scottsburg Elem School
493 students
- Vienna-Finley
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391 students
- Johnson Elemen 219
Johnson Elementary School
219 students
- This school 205
Lexington Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Lexington Elementary School reports 205 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$13,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Lexington Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County School District 2 reports $13,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary School
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Lexington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Scott County School District 2?
Besides Lexington Elementary School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), Scottsburg Middle School (556 students), and Scottsburg Elem School (493 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.