Enrollment
381
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Lexington, OH
New Lexington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Lexington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444701395
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Lexington Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Lexington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 381
- students enrolled
New Lexington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Lexington Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Lexington, OH.
School address
District: New Lexington School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390444701395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Lexington Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Lexington Middle School
New Lexington Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in New Lexington, Ohio, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 381 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 (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% 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 New Lexington Elementary School (465 students) alongside New Lexington Middle 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 Middle School compares
New Lexington Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 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
White 97.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, New Lexington Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lexington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Lexington Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junction City Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Lexington Middle 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
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Lexington Middle School
How many students attend New Lexington Middle School?
New Lexington Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Lexington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Lexington Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Lexington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Lexington Middle School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in New Lexington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Lexington Middle School?
New Lexington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in New Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, New Lexington Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
New Lexington Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. 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 Middle School, New Lexington School District also operates New Lexington High School (493 students), New Lexington Elementary School (465 students), and Junction City Elementary School (419 students). See the New Lexington School District district page for the complete list.
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