- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, NE
Sandoz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandoz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317281001135
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandoz Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandoz Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoz Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE.
School address
District: Lexington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317281001135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Sandoz Elementary School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 317281001135 · Lexington, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 14.9:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High School (915 students)
Sandoz Elementary School grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sandoz Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High School
915 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
672 students
- Bryan Elementa
Bryan Elementary School
385 students
- This school 358
Sandoz Elementary School
358 students
- Morton Element 321
Morton Elementary School
321 students
- Pershing Eleme 312
Pershing Elementary School
312 students
What this shows Sandoz Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandoz Elementary School compares
Sandoz Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 125% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 13.1%
White 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Sandoz Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Lexington Public Schools reports $14,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandoz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandoz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandoz Elementary School
How many students attend Sandoz Elementary School?
Sandoz Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoz Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandoz Elementary School?
69.6% of students at Sandoz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandoz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandoz Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Lexington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandoz Elementary School?
Sandoz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sandoz Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoz Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lexington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington Public Schools?
Besides Sandoz Elementary School, Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students), Lexington Middle School (672 students), and Bryan Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington Public Schools district page for the complete list.