Enrollment
284
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, KY
Lexington Trad Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Trad Magnet 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 210186000370
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Trad Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Trad Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Trad Magnet School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Trad Magnet School
Lexington Trad Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 284 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Lexington Trad Magnet School is leaner than roughly 93% of Kentucky schools and 45% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.1% of students qualify for free meals, 37% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fayette County spends $15,849 per pupil, 20% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 284 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lexington's middle schools, it stands alongside Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School (1,125 students): Lexington Trad Magnet School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.4:1 vs 15.2:1).
Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students) and Bryan Station High School (2,030 students) alongside Lexington Trad Magnet 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 Trad Magnet School compares
Lexington Trad Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 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 65.5%
White 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Lexington Trad Magnet School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Lexington Trad Magnet School.
$15,849
Per student
+20%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Trad Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Trad Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Standard public school
1,125 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leestown Middle School
Standard public school
1,084 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Winburn Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Southern Middle School
Standard public school
759 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Trad Magnet School
How many students attend Lexington Trad Magnet School?
Lexington Trad Magnet School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Trad Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Trad Magnet School is 8.4:1, which is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 46% 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 Trad Magnet School?
81.1% of students at Lexington Trad Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Trad Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Trad Magnet School is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Trad Magnet School?
Lexington Trad Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Trad Magnet School rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Lexington Trad Magnet School a good school?
Lexington Trad Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky 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 Fayette County?
Besides Lexington Trad Magnet School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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