Saxe Gotha Elementary

100 Bill Williamson Court
Lexington, SC 29073

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

686

Total Students

57.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saxe Gotha Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	99
Black	110
Asian	3
Two or More	68

White
406 (59.2 %)
Black
110 (16.0 %)
Hispanic
99 (14.4 %)
Two or More
68 (9.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 112