Lenox Elementary School

Lenox Comm School District
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
303 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Lenox Elementary School, located at 600 S. Locust St. in Lenox, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Lenox Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children in the local community. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of a small-town Iowa educational institution.

Beyond core academic instruction, Lenox Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school works closely with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that encourages curiosity and positive citizenship. For those interested in the latest updates, calendar events, or specific curriculum information, the school maintains an active presence online at http://www.lenoxschools.org, which serves as a central hub for parents and community members to stay connected with school activities and administrative resources.
303
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (67.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    96 (31.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lenox Comm School District
Phone: (641)333-2244
Website: http://www.lenoxschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 43
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 29
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio