CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington Local school district, located in Lexington, OH with about 381 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Central Elementary School, located at 124 Frederick St in Lexington, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lexington Local School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its primary-grade students, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to build strong literacy, numeracy, and character skills. By prioritizing small-community values alongside rigorous educational standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future transitions into the district's middle and high school levels.
Beyond its core curriculum, Central Elementary is known for emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Lexington school system, offering various opportunities for parent participation and student extracurricular growth. Through its commitment to high-quality instruction and a safe, nurturing campus, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Lexington area.
For more information, contact Central Elementary School at (419) 884-1308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, OH 44904-1240
(419) 884-1308
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, OH with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington Local
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 20.5
- 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 targeted assistance 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 381 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.3%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.