New Lexington Elementary School

2550 Panther Dr NE
New Lexington, OH 43764

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Lexington Elementary School is located at 2550 Panther Dr NE in New Lexington, Ohio, serving as a primary educational hub for the local community. As a vital component of the New Lexington City School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social development for its young students. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while promoting the "Panther" spirit, which emphasizes community, school pride, and student engagement.

Beyond the classroom, New Lexington Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By leveraging a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to prepare its learners for the transition into middle school by balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities. The facility serves as a focal point for families in the region, reflecting the district's broader mission to educate and empower the youth of Perry County.

430

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Lexington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
414 (96.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	New Lexington School District
Phone:	(740)342-2556
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 59