Enrollment
915
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, NE
Lexington High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317281001131
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington High School
Lexington High School is a higher-need, large high school in Lexington, Nebraska, enrolling 915 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.3% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 95% of state schools at 915 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lexington Public Schools spends $13,927 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington Middle School (672 students) and Bryan Elementary School (385 students) alongside Lexington High School.
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 High School compares
Lexington High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 89% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$13,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 12.3%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Lexington High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Public Schools, which includes Lexington High School.
$13,927
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 56.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandoz Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~915 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington High School
How many students attend Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has 915 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington High School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington High School?
58.3% of students at Lexington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington High School?
Lexington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #3 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE. 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 High School a good school?
Lexington High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Lexington High School, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington Middle School (672 students), Bryan Elementary School (385 students), and Sandoz Elementary School (358 students). See the Lexington Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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