Enrollment
336
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482733003076
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington H S
Lexington H S is a mid-sized high school in Lexington, Texas, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.2% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 336 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington Isd also operates Lexington El (488 students) and Lexington Middle (228 students) alongside Lexington H S.
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 H S compares
Lexington H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Isd, which includes Lexington H S.
$11,191
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 50.6%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Lexington H S a good school?
Lexington H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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