At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
South Lexington School: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
13:1 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
- 237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about South Lexington School
South Lexington School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Lexington. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lexington City Schools. NCES reports 308 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.2%) and Black (29.9%). English learners represent 15.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Lexington School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.73 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
- 15.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- 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
- White14%
- Hispanic44.2%
- Black29.9%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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
Not reported as 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.
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–05
369 reported students
Charles England Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
381 reported students
Pickett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
385 reported students
South Lexington Developmental Center
Other · Grades KG–12
26 reported students
Lexington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
595 reported students
Lexington Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
889 reported students
Public schools near South Lexington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy Elementary · Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 369 | 1.8 mi |
| Charles England Elementary School Elementary · Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 381 | 1.9 mi |
| Tyro Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 3.3 mi |
| Pickett Elementary School Elementary · Lexington City Schools | 01–05 | 385 | 3.4 mi |
| Davidson Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Davidson Charter Academy | KG–08 | 658 | 3.4 mi |
| Southwood Elementary Elementary · Davidson County Schools | PK–05 | 616 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Lexington School
What grades does South Lexington School serve?
South Lexington School reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lexington City Schools.
How many students attend South Lexington School?
South Lexington School reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 237 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Lexington School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 308 students and 23.73 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 South Lexington School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Lexington 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 South Lexington School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% 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 South Lexington School in?
South Lexington 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 South Lexington School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwest Elementary Global Academy (1.8 mi), Charles England Elementary School (1.9 mi), Tyro Elementary (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.