Enrollment
383
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington Park, MD
Lexington Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240060001230
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Park Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lexington Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Park Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lexington Park, MD.
School address
District: St. Mary's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240060001230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Park Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Park Elementary
Lexington Park Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington Park, Maryland, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.6% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Maryland average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Mary's County Public Schools spends $16,038 per pupil, 22% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lexington Park's public schools, it stands alongside Green Holly Elementary School (478 students): Lexington Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.9:1).
St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students) and Great Mills High (1,697 students) alongside Lexington Park Elementary.
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 Park Elementary compares
Lexington Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 56% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Maryland - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$16,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 12.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Lexington Park Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Mary's County Public Schools, which includes Lexington Park Elementary.
$16,038
Per student
-22%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 13.6%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Mills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chopticon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonardtown Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,118
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lexington Park
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Park Elementary
How many students attend Lexington Park Elementary?
Lexington Park Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington Park, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Park Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lexington Park Elementary?
76.6% of students at Lexington Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Park Elementary is African American at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lexington Park, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Park Elementary?
Lexington Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Lexington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Park Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lexington Park, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington Park on the city page.
Is Lexington Park Elementary a good school?
Lexington Park Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maryland 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Besides Lexington Park Elementary, St. Mary's County Public Schools also operates Leonardtown High (2,118 students), Great Mills High (1,697 students), and Chopticon High (1,526 students). See the St. Mary's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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