SAXE GOTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Saxe Gotha Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 01 school district, located in Lexington, SC with about 758 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, Saxe Gotha Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Saxe Gotha Elementary, located in Lexington, South Carolina, is a part of the Lexington County School District One. The school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic focus, Saxe Gotha Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school prioritizes a "whole-child" approach, offering various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and wellness initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between staff, families, and the surrounding Lexington community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Saxe Gotha Elementary at (803) 821-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, SC 29073
(803) 821-4800
SAXE GOTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lexington, SC with about 758 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 01
- Total Students:
- 758
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 758 students
- White
- 64.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.