- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, TX
Lexington H S
Federal NCES profile for Lexington H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482733003076
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington H S has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, TX.
School address
District: Lexington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482733003076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lexington H S held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482733003076 · Lexington, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.2:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington El (488 students)
Lexington H S held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lexington H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington El
Lexington El
488 students
- This school
Lexington H S
336 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle
228 students
What this shows Lexington H S reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington H S compares
Lexington H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,601
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Lexington H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Isd reports $12,601 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington H S
How many students attend Lexington H S?
Lexington H S has 336 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington H S is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 H S?
26.2% of students at Lexington H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington H S?
The largest demographic group at Lexington H S is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington H S?
Lexington H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lexington Isd?
Besides Lexington H S, Lexington Isd also operates Lexington El (488 students) and Lexington Middle (228 students). See the Lexington Isd district page for the complete list.