Enrollment
854
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Elementary
Lexington Elementary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Kelso, Washington, enrolling 854 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 91% of state schools at 854 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kelso's elementary schools, it stands alongside Butler Acres Elementary (426 students): Lexington Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students) and Huntington Middle School (559 students) alongside Lexington Elementary.
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 compares
Lexington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kelso School District, which includes Lexington Elementary.
$15,945
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 73.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lexington Elementary a good school?
Lexington Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington 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 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.
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