At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Lexington Elementary School: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Lexington Elementary School
Lexington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Monroe. It is one of 19 current school records connected to City of Monroe School District. NCES reports 547 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.6%) and Black (36.2%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lexington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.6%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black36.2%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Monroe School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sallie Humble Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
579 reported students
J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
458 reported students
Cypress Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
431 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
395 reported students
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Public schools near Lexington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Collaborative Education (ACE) Elementary · Charter · Academy of Collaboration Education | KG–08 | 92 | 1.5 mi |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 579 | 1.5 mi |
| J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 458 | 1.8 mi |
| Boley Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 279 | 2.2 mi |
| New Vision Learning Academy Elementary · Charter · New Vision Learning Academy | PK–06 | 227 | 2.3 mi |
| Crosley Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–KG | 193 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Elementary School
What grades does Lexington Elementary School serve?
Lexington Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Monroe School District.
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 523 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 547 students and 39.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lexington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lexington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Monroe School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lexington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lexington Elementary School in?
Lexington Elementary School is part of City of Monroe School District, based in Monroe, LA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lexington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academy of Collaborative Education (ACE) (1.5 mi), Sallie Humble Elementary School (1.5 mi), J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.