- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, MO
Lexington High
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291848001001
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington High has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO.
School address
District: Lexington R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291848001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lexington High held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 291848001001 · Lexington, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Leslie Bell Elem. (339 students)
Lexington High held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lexington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leslie Bell El
Leslie Bell Elem.
339 students
- This school
Lexington High
310 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle
244 students
What this shows Lexington High reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High compares
Lexington High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Lexington High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Lexington R-V reports $12,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Bell Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High
How many students attend Lexington High?
Lexington High has 310 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington High?
42.4% of students at Lexington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High?
Lexington High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 High rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO. 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 R-V?
Besides Lexington High, Lexington R-V also operates Leslie Bell Elem. (339 students) and Lexington Middle (244 students). See the Lexington R-V district page for the complete list.