- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, OH
Lexington Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390494303590
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 372
- students enrolled
Lexington Junior High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH.
School address
District: Lexington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390494303590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lexington Junior High School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390494303590 · Lexington, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (631 students)
Lexington Junior High School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lexington Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
631 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary School
504 students
- This school
Lexington Junior High School
372 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
335 students
- Western Elemen
Western Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Lexington Junior High School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Junior High School compares
Lexington Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Lexington Junior High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington Local reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Junior High School
How many students attend Lexington Junior High School?
Lexington Junior High School has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Junior High School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Junior High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Junior High School?
Lexington Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lexington, OH. 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.
What other schools are in Lexington Local?
Besides Lexington Junior High School, Lexington Local also operates Lexington High School (631 students), Eastern Elementary School (504 students), and Central Elementary School (335 students). See the Lexington Local district page for the complete list.