LEXINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lexington Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lexington 01 school district, located in Lexington, SC with about 648 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Lexington 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.
Lexington Elementary School, located at 116 Azalea Drive in Lexington, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lexington County School District One. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a love for learning in young students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, utilizing a curriculum designed to build strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging critical thinking and creativity among its diverse student population.
Beyond its academic offerings, Lexington Elementary places a high priority on building community and character. The school typically engages families through active parent-teacher organizations and various extracurricular opportunities that help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, the faculty and staff emphasize a holistic approach to education, aiming to ensure that every child feels safe, valued, and well-equipped to meet the challenges of their future academic careers.
For more information, contact Lexington Elementary at (803) 821-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 821-4000
LEXINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Lexington, SC with about 648 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington 01
- Total Students:
- 648
- Teachers:
- 45
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 648 students
- White
- 61.6%
- Black or African American
- 21.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 42.4%
- Male
- 57.6%
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.