Lexington Elementary School

1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201

604 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located at 1905 Spencer Avenue in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students, typically catering to children in the early stages of their primary education. By providing a structured learning environment, the school aims to instill essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills that prepare students for their future academic pursuits.

Beyond core academics, Lexington Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The faculty and staff focus on cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and build positive relationships with their peers. Through community involvement and a commitment to student achievement, the school strives to be a pillar of the local neighborhood, helping young learners grow into responsible and motivated citizens.

604

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	21
Black	234
Asian	31
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
301 (49.8 %)
Black
234 (38.7 %)
Asian
31 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.5 %)
Two or More
15 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	City of Monroe School District
Phone:	(318)322-9753
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 94

Kindergarten 175

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 155