- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, IL
Lexington Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172271002518
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Jr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 110
- students enrolled
Lexington Jr High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, IL.
School address
District: Lexington Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 172271002518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lexington Jr High School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172271002518 · Lexington, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Elem School (238 students)
Lexington Jr High School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lexington Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elem School
238 students
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
163 students
- This school
Lexington Jr High School
110 students
What this shows Lexington Jr High School reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Jr High School compares
Lexington Jr 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Lexington Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Jr High School
How many students attend Lexington Jr High School?
Lexington Jr High School has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Jr High School is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Jr High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Jr High School?
Lexington Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Jr High School ranks #1 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 Jr High School, Lexington Cusd 7 also operates Lexington Elem School (238 students) and Lexington High School (163 students). See the Lexington Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.