- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, MO
Lexington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291848001000
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO.
School address
District: Lexington R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291848001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lexington Middle held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291848001000 · Lexington, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Leslie Bell Elem. (339 students)
Lexington Middle held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lexington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leslie Bell El
Leslie Bell Elem.
339 students
- Lexington High
Lexington High
310 students
- This school
Lexington Middle
244 students
What this shows Lexington Middle reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Middle compares
Lexington Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Lexington Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lexington R-V reports $12,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lexington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Bell Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle
How many students attend Lexington Middle?
Lexington Middle has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, MO. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Middle?
43.6% of students at Lexington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Middle is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Middle?
Lexington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lexington, MO. 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 R-V?
Besides Lexington Middle, Lexington R-V also operates Leslie Bell Elem. (339 students) and Lexington High (310 students). See the Lexington R-V district page for the complete list.