SOUTH LEXINGTON DEVELOPMENT CENTER
South Lexington Development Center is a Title I public school that is part of the Lexington City Schools school district, located in Lexington, NC with about 39 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 5 teachers, South Lexington Development Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
The South Lexington Development Center, located in Lexington, North Carolina, serves as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of Lexington City Schools. The center is dedicated to providing tailored support and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. By focusing on individualized instruction and developmental growth, the school aims to foster a nurturing environment where students can overcome academic and social barriers to reach their full potential.
As part of the Lexington City Schools district, the center emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, often involving partnerships between educators, families, and community resources. The facility is equipped to handle specific student requirements that may not be fully addressed in a traditional classroom setting, ensuring that all learners receive equitable access to high-quality instruction. Through its commitment to student-centered development, the South Lexington Development Center plays a vital role in ensuring that every child within the district has a clear pathway toward success.
For more information, contact South Lexington Development Center at (336) 242-1540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1540
http://www.lexcs.org
SOUTH LEXINGTON DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a public Title I school in Lexington, NC with about 39 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lexington City Schools
- Total Students:
- 39
- Teachers:
- 5.51
- 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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 39 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH LEXINGTON DEVELOPMENT CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Female
- 33.3%
- Male
- 66.7%
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.