- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kelso, WA
Lexington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000303796
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000303796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lexington Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530000303796 · Kelso, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 17.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Lexington Elementary held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lexington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- This school
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- Barnes Element 343
Barnes Elementary
343 students
What this shows Lexington Elementary reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Elementary compares
Lexington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Lexington Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnes Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kelso
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Butler Acres Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Wallace Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carrolls Elementary
Standard public school
107 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary
How many students attend Lexington Elementary?
Lexington Elementary has 854 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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?
63.5% of students at Lexington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Elementary is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Elementary?
Lexington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does Lexington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Lexington Elementary, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Huntington Middle School (559 students), and Coweeman Middle School (501 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.