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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 390444701394

New Lexington Elementary School

2550 Panther Dr NE, New Lexington, OH 43764 · (740) 342-2556 · Perry County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL465 STUDENTS
Enrollment
465
Elementary
DISTRICT 442 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
25
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
69
Grade 3
76
Grade 4
79
Grade 5
64
Student demographics
White
44896%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 8%
Two+
123%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23951%
Female
22649%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
59.4%
OH avg 59.8% . -1.8pp since 2021
Math
50.6%
OH avg 56.1% . +0.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
465
+25 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.6:1
was 18.0:1
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About New Lexington Elementary School

New Lexington Elementary School is a mid-tier primary school in New Lexington, Ohio, one of the schools within New Lexington School District. The school caters to 465 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 4 schools in New Lexington School District (1,758 students total), New Lexington Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, New Lexington Elementary School logs that nearly all students (96%) are White; the rest consists of 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Perry County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, New Lexington Elementary School lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.6:1. The state averages around 17.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Perry County) records that the typical household earns roughly $67,460 per year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. New Lexington Elementary School is one of 16 public schools in Perry County (combined enrollment of about 5,663 students).

The closest other public school is New Lexington Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at New Lexington Elementary School has grew 6%, going from 440 students in 2018 to 465 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for New Lexington Elementary School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Perry County at a glance

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Population
35,535
Census ACS
Median income
$67,460
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
5,663 students

Quick facts

School name
New Lexington Elementary School
District
New Lexington School District
Address
2550 Panther Dr NE, New Lexington, OH 43764
Phone
(740) 342-2556
County
Perry County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
465
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
390444701394
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in New Lexington School District
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Frequently asked questions

About New Lexington Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School enrolls approximately 465 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does New Lexington Elementary School serve?
New Lexington Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at New Lexington Elementary School?
Approximately 18.6:1 students per teacher at New Lexington Elementary School.
How diverse is New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School reports a student body of 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees New Lexington Elementary School?
New Lexington Elementary School is overseen by New Lexington School District in Perry County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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