Lexington Elementary

19700 Old Santa Cruz Hwy.
Los Gatos, CA 95033

lex.lgusd.org

155 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located in the Los Gatos Mountains, serves as a focal point for the small, close-knit community of the Los Gatos Union School District. Due to its unique location, the school emphasizes a nature-integrated curriculum that leverages its scenic, rural setting to foster student curiosity and environmental stewardship. It is known for maintaining a intimate, small-school atmosphere that allows for personalized attention and strong collaboration between teachers, students, and local families.

Academically, the school maintains the high standards associated with the Los Gatos Union School District, focusing on core competencies while promoting social-emotional development. Because of its remote setting, the school culture is highly community-driven, often acting as a hub for local events and parent involvement. Lexington Elementary provides a distinctive educational experience that balances a rigorous traditional curriculum with the unique advantages of a mountain environment.

155

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	19
Two or More	25

White
87 (56.1 %)
Two or More
25 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (14.8 %)
Asian
19 (12.3 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Gatos Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)335-2150
Website:	http://lex.lgusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 18