Enrollment
672
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, NE
Lexington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Middle 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 317281001132
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Middle School
Lexington Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Lexington, Nebraska, enrolling 672 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 59.6% of students qualify for free meals, 93% 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 90% of state schools at 672 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 31 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 (77%) and White (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.3% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students) and Bryan Elementary School (385 students) alongside Lexington Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lexington Middle 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 93% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 76.5%
White 13.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Lexington Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Public Schools, which includes Lexington Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandoz Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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 middle 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 (~672 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Middle School
How many students attend Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Middle School is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Middle School?
59.6% of students at Lexington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Lexington Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Middle School, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 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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