Lexington Elementary School

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Lexington, Indiana. Serving students in the Scott County School District 2, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes foundational learning, academic growth, and character development for children in the elementary grades. As a community-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential social and academic skills.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body. By utilizing small-town values and a dedicated teaching staff, Lexington Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and collaborative learning. Its location on East Walnut Street places it at the heart of the community, reflecting a school culture that values partnership between parents, educators, and the surrounding Lexington area.

231

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
211 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	Scott County School District 2
Phone:	(812)752-8924
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
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 30

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 37