- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, LA
Lexington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220108000797
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lexington Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 220108000797 · Monroe, LA Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 15.2:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Neville High School (1,042 students)
Lexington Elementary School held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lexington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neville High S
Neville High School
1,042 students
- Wossman High S
Wossman High School
635 students
- Sallie Humble
Sallie Humble Elementary School
579 students
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
577 students
- This school
Lexington Elementary School
547 students
- Neville Junior
Neville Junior High School
474 students
What this shows Lexington Elementary School reports 547 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
African American 36.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Lexington Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for City of Monroe School District reports $15,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neville Junior High 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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ouachita Parish High School
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore School
Standard public school
532 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Point Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richwood High School
Standard public school
400 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary School
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, LA. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% 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?
47.8% of students at Lexington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elementary School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Lexington Elementary School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.