At a glance
Reported students
381
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Charles England Elementary School: 381 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Charles England Elementary School
Charles England Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Lexington. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington City Schools. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 Black (39.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.9%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 Charles England Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White13.9%
- Hispanic33.9%
- Black39.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
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 Lexington City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
385 reported students
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–05
369 reported students
South Lexington School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
308 reported students
Lexington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
595 reported students
South Lexington Developmental Center
Other · Grades KG–12
26 reported students
Lexington Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
889 reported students
Public schools near Charles England 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lexington School Elementary · Lexington City Schools | PK–KG | 308 | 1.9 mi |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy Elementary · Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 369 | 2.3 mi |
| Pickett Elementary School Elementary · Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 385 | 2.4 mi |
| Davidson Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Davidson Charter Academy | KG–08 | 658 | 2.6 mi |
| Davis-Townsend Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 430 | 4.3 mi |
| Tyro Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles England Elementary School
What grades does Charles England Elementary School serve?
Charles England Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington City Schools.
How many students attend Charles England Elementary School?
Charles England Elementary School reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles England Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 381 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles England Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles England Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles England Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles England Elementary School in?
Charles England Elementary School is part of Lexington City Schools, based in Lexington, NC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles England Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Lexington School (1.9 mi), Southwest Elementary Global Academy (2.3 mi), Pickett Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.