Enrollment
306
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alliance, OH
Lexington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498803730
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: Marlington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390498803730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Elementary School
Lexington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Alliance, Ohio, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.0% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alliance's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside (418 students): Lexington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students) and Marlington Middle School (416 students) alongside Lexington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lexington Elementary School compares
Lexington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lexington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlington Local, which includes Lexington Elementary School.
$13,649
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lexington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Alliance
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary School
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alliance, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Lexington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lexington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Lexington Elementary School a good school?
Lexington Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marlington Local?
Besides Lexington Elementary School, Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students), Marlington Middle School (416 students), and Washington Elementary School (276 students). See the Marlington Local district page for the complete list.
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