- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, IL
Lexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172271002519
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 163
- students enrolled
Lexington High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, IL.
School address
District: Lexington Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 172271002519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lexington High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 172271002519 · Lexington, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Elem School (238 students)
Lexington High School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lexington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elem School
238 students
- This school
Lexington High School
163 students
- Lexington Jr H
Lexington Jr High School
110 students
What this shows Lexington High School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington High School compares
Lexington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Lexington High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Lexington Cusd 7 reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lexington, IL. 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 Cusd 7?
Besides Lexington High School, Lexington Cusd 7 also operates Lexington Elem School (238 students) and Lexington Jr High School (110 students). See the Lexington Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.