Enrollment
465
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lexington, OH
New Lexington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Lexington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444701394
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Lexington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Lexington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 465
- students enrolled
New Lexington Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Lexington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Lexington, OH.
School address
District: New Lexington School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390444701394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Lexington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Lexington Elementary School
New Lexington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Lexington, Ohio, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Lexington School District also operates New Lexington High School (493 students) and Junction City Elementary School (419 students) alongside New Lexington Elementary 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 New Lexington Elementary School compares
New Lexington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$16,076
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 96.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, New Lexington Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lexington School District, which includes New Lexington Elementary School.
$16,076
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 New Lexington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lexington High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Lexington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Lexington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Lexington Elementary School
How many students attend New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lexington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Lexington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Lexington Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in New Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 New Lexington Elementary School rank among public schools in New Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, New Lexington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Lexington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Lexington on the city page.
Is New Lexington Elementary School a good school?
New Lexington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 New Lexington School District?
Besides New Lexington Elementary School, New Lexington School District also operates New Lexington High School (493 students), Junction City Elementary School (419 students), and New Lexington Middle School (381 students). See the New Lexington School District district page for the complete list.
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