Lexington Elementary School

7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lexington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lexington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School's student population of 231 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Lexington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#285 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Lexington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lexington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington Elementary School's ranking?
Lexington Elementary School is ranked #285 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lexington Elementary School often compared to?
Lexington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
231 students attend Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lexington Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lexington Elementary School offer ?
Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lexington Elementary School part of?
Lexington Elementary School is part of Scott County School District 2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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