Enrollment
308
Elementary
DISTRICT 361 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEXINGTON CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 370264001105
South Lexington School
1000 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, NC 27292 · (336) 242-1544 · Davidson County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL308 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
305 students
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 117 | 38% |
| Kindergarten | 191 | 62% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like South Lexington School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lexington School this school | 308 | 99.0% | N/A |
| Langdon C Kerr Elementary Clinton | 366 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy Lexington | 369 | 99.2% | 51.7% |
| Pickett Elementary School Lexington | 385 | 99.2% | 39.9% |
| Liberty Drive Elementary Thomasville | 306 | 99.0% | 37.1% |
| North Graham Elementary Graham | 362 | 99.2% | 19.1% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Lexington School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Davidson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 308 | #1,162 of 1,485 | #20 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #217 of 1,377 | #2 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.6% | #273 of 1,379 | #5 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.0% | #634 of 1,414 | #12 of 24 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.3% | #663 of 937 | #11 of 18 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
308
+46 (+18%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 343
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 13.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 308 | 23.7 | 13.0:1 | 99% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 310 | 18.5 | 16.8:1 | 99% (307) |
| 2022-23 | 287 | 21 | 13.7:1 | 99% (284) |
| 2020-21 | 262 | 19 | 13.8:1 | 99% (259) |
| 2017-18 | 336 | 25.7 | 13.1:1 | 99% (333) |
| 2015-16 | 323 | 26 | 12.4:1 | 99% (320) |
| 2010-11 | 401 | 28 | 14.3:1 | 91% (363) |
| 2000-01 | 489 | 42 | 11.6:1 | 75% (368) |
| 1990-91 | 343 | 19 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Lexington School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (336 to 308); teachers down 7% (25.7 to 23.7).
About South Lexington School
South Lexington School is one of the public schools in Lexington, North Carolina. It is a small elementary school. The school enrolls 308 students in pre-K through kindergarten. Elementary schools in North Carolina average about 467 students, which makes this school 34% below average.
Lexington City Schools counts 2,953 students in its 7 schools, and South Lexington School is one of them.
The largest racial or ethnic group at South Lexington School is Hispanic, with 44% of students. Enrollment also includes 30% Black, 14% White, 10% multiracial, and 2% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 35 points above the 9% share among Davidson County residents. A diversity index of 69% means there is a 69% chance two randomly chosen students at South Lexington School are from different groups.
Its ratio of 13.0:1 is based on 23.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in North Carolina have an average ratio of 14.9:1. In all, 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Davidson County report 76%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Davidson County show that the median household earns about $64,172 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Davidson County has 49 public schools with about 23,696 students, including South Lexington School.
South Lexington School is less than a tenth of a mile from South Lexington Developmental Center, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Federal data place South Lexington School in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21, South Lexington School enrolled 262 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 308.
On allk12, people connected to South Lexington School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Davidson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
172,954
Census ACS
Median income
$64,172
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
23,696 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lexington City Schools
- Lexington Senior High SchoolHigh · 889 students
- Lexington Middle SchoolMiddle · 595 students
- Pickett Elementary SchoolElementary · 385 students
- Charles England Elementary SchoolElementary · 381 students
- Southwest Elementary Global AcademyElementary · 369 students
- South Lexington Developmental CenterCombined · 26 students
Other schools in Lexington
- North Davidson HighHigh · 935 students
- Central Davidson HighHigh · 897 students
- Lexington Senior High SchoolHigh · 889 students
- West Davidson HighHigh · 740 students
- North Davidson MiddleMiddle · 706 students
- Central Davidson MiddleMiddle · 686 students
Nearby schools
- South Lexington Developmental Center0.0 mi · 26
- Southwest Elementary Global Academy1.8 mi · 369
- Charles England Elementary School1.9 mi · 381
- Lexington Senior High School2.6 mi · 889
- Lexington Middle School2.7 mi · 595
- Tyro Elementary3.3 mi · 393
Frequently asked questions
About South Lexington SchoolHow large is South Lexington School?
South Lexington School enrolls approximately 308 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does South Lexington School serve?
South Lexington School serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at South Lexington School?
Approximately 13.0:1 students per teacher at South Lexington School.
How diverse is South Lexington School?
South Lexington School reports a student body of 14% White, 44% Hispanic, 30% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Is South Lexington School public or private?
South Lexington School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lexington City Schools.
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