Lexington Public Schools School District

300 S Washington St
Lexington, NE 68850-0890
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lexington Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,190 students in Lexington Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Lexington Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,190 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Lexington Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#235 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lexington Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lexington Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lexington Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,382 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
21%
# Black Students
312 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
426 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
13%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
261
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
235
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
220
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
241
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,074 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lexington Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Lexington Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,074
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lexington Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,155
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lexington Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lexington Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bryan Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 N Harrison
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3762
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #44.
Sandoz Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-5540
Grades: 2-3
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Pershing Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1104 N Tyler
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3765
Grades: 4-5
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Intervention/homebound
Special Education School
1501 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1503 Plum Creek Parkway
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-1841
Grades: PK
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
505 S Lincoln
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3764
Grades: PK-1
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lexington Public Schools School District?
Lexington Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,190 students.
What is the rank of Lexington Public Schools School District?
Lexington Public Schools School District is ranked #232 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington Public Schools School District?
75% of Lexington Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lexington Public Schools School District?
Lexington Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Lexington Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,155 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 96% (Top 1% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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