Lexington Park Elementary
398 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lexington Park Elementary School, located on Shangri La Drive in Lexington Park, Maryland, is a public primary school serving the St. Mary’s County Public Schools district. Situated in a community deeply influenced by its proximity to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the school plays a vital role in the local educational landscape. It serves a diverse student population, providing foundational instruction from pre-kindergarten through grade five, with a focus on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, alongside social and emotional development.
The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and civic responsibility. Like other schools within the St. Mary’s County system, Lexington Park Elementary emphasizes the use of data-driven instruction and technology to prepare students for middle school success. By engaging with the local military-connected and civilian community, the school strives to create inclusive programs that address the unique needs of its students, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in a collaborative classroom setting.
The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and civic responsibility. Like other schools within the St. Mary’s County system, Lexington Park Elementary emphasizes the use of data-driven instruction and technology to prepare students for middle school success. By engaging with the local military-connected and civilian community, the school strives to create inclusive programs that address the unique needs of its students, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive in a collaborative classroom setting.
398
Total Students
31.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic | 64 |
| Black | 198 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black198 (49.7 %)
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White70 (17.6 %)
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Hispanic64 (16.1 %)
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Two or More53 (13.3 %)
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Asian10 (2.5 %)
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American Indian2 (0.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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: | St. Mary's County Public Schools |
| Phone: | (301)863-4085 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 398 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 265 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
34
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
66
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
70
Grade 5
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 66 |
| Grade 3 | 56 |
| Grade 4 | 70 |
| Grade 5 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 183 | 46% |
| Male | 215 | 54% |
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