SOUTH LEXINGTON SCHOOL
South Lexington School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington City Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, South Lexington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Lexington School is a public institution located in Lexington, North Carolina, operating under the Lexington City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive educational environment that fosters academic growth and social development. As part of a smaller city school system, the institution emphasizes close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families, aiming to equip learners with the foundational skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating resources that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By utilizing the district’s broader mission of excellence and equity, South Lexington School works to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in school activities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, maintaining transparency and accessibility through its official district portal.
For more information, contact South Lexington School at (336) 242-1544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
http://www.lexcs.org/
SOUTH LEXINGTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington City Schools
- Total Students:
- 336
- Teachers:
- 25.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 336 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.2%
- Black or African American
- 28.9%
- White
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.