- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lexington Trad Magnet School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210186000370 · Lexington, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 8.4:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Lexington Trad Magnet School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lexington Trad Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 284
Lexington Trad Magnet School
284 students
What this shows Lexington Trad Magnet School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Trad Magnet School compares
Lexington Trad Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,030
- 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
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 (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.