Enrollment
110
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Jr High School
Lexington Jr High School is a small middle school in Lexington, Illinois, enrolling 110 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 31% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Illinois schools, with 110 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lexington Cusd 7 also operates Lexington Elem School (238 students) and Lexington High School (163 students) alongside Lexington Jr 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 Jr High School compares
Lexington Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Cusd 7, which includes Lexington Jr High School.
$14,536
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 26.1%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Lexington Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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