Enrollment
284
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 210186000370
Lexington Trad Magnet School — Lexington, KY
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Trad Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-44% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lexington Trad Magnet School reports 284 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Kentucky average and 57% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 142 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fayette County spends $17,525 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.8% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lexington Trad Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,525
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 284 Top 28% in Kentucky — larger than 72% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.1% +37% vs state
NCES ID 210186000370
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 142:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.3%
In-school suspensions 97
Out-of-school suspensions 74
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Lexington Trad Magnet School.
$17,525
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
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Jessie M Clark Middle School
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Winburn Middle School
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Tates Creek Middle School
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Southern Middle School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 8.7:1, which is 44% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Trad Magnet School?
Lexington Trad Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.