Lexington Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 89%
- Reading Proficiency: 89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lexington Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)89%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
604 students attend Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lexington Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lexington Elementary School offer ?
Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lexington Elementary School part of?
Lexington Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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