LEXINGTON ELEM.

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located at 5030 Lexington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a neighborhood hub within the St. Louis Public School District. Situated in the city's Penrose neighborhood, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a historic urban district, the school operates with a mission to bridge educational gaps and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Lexington Elementary is characterized by its role as a local anchor for families in the 63115 zip code. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes a structured curriculum that aligns with Missouri state learning standards while often incorporating programs designed to address the specific needs of an urban student population. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere and maintaining ties with local community organizations, Lexington Elementary strives to provide a consistent and enriching educational experience for its diverse student body.

274

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEXINGTON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	267
Two or More	3

Black
267 (97.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)

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:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)385-2522
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
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

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 38