Enrollment
358
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandoz Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandoz Elementary School
Sandoz Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, Nebraska, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 69.6% of students qualify for free meals, 125% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 358 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lexington Public Schools spends $13,927 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lexington Public Schools also operates Lexington High School (915 students) and Lexington Middle School (672 students) alongside Sandoz 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 Sandoz Elementary School compares
Sandoz Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington Public Schools, which includes Sandoz Elementary School.
$13,927
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 56.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sandoz Elementary School a good school?
Sandoz Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska 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 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.
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