South Lexington School

1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292

www.lexcs.org/

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

287

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lexington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	84
Black	114
Asian	8
Two or More	31

Black
114 (39.7 %)
Hispanic
84 (29.3 %)
White
50 (17.4 %)
Two or More
31 (10.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.8 %)

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:	Lexington City Schools
Phone:	(336)242-1544
Website:	http://www.lexcs.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
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 93

Kindergarten 194