Saxe Gotha Elementary

Summary:

Saxe Gotha Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 686 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lexington 01 school district, which is ranked 19 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Saxe Gotha Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (59.18%) compared to the state average, it has a lower percentage than some nearby schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary (71.38%) and Deerfield Elementary (57.29%). The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (14.43%) compared to the state average and some nearby schools. Academically, Saxe Gotha's performance on the SC READY English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments is generally lower than the Lexington 01 district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38.3% of 5th-grade students at Saxe Gotha were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60.1% in the Lexington 01 district and 55.7% statewide.

Saxe Gotha Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 120 out of 639 schools in 2015-2016 to 370 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars in 2015-2016 to 2 stars in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students in this category in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary (13.81%) and Deerfield Elementary (31.51%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Bill Williamson Court
       Lexington, SC  29073


(803) 821-4800

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,212 Help


Students who attend Saxe Gotha Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    White Knoll Middle
High:    White Knoll High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  686

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.2%
African American:
16.0%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Saxe Gotha Elementary ranks worse than 58% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Saxe Gotha Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lexington 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saxe Gotha Elementary is $14,212, which is the 5th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saxe Gotha Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saxe Gotha Elementary 370th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Saxe Gotha Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saxe Gotha Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.37 220th 542 59.4%
2004 71.21 153rd 550 72.2%
2005 70.16 158th 557 71.6%
2006 72.47 144th 559 74.2%
2007 68.25 169th 566 70.1%
2008 60.64 238th 577 58.8%
2009 50.28 311th 580 46.4%
2010 49.31 320th 589 45.7%
2011 43.29 384th 597 35.7%
2012 52.27 322nd 594 45.8%
2013 60.24 253rd 599 57.8%
2014 61.63 249th 630 60.5%
2015 72.12 120th 638 81.2%
2016 77.02 120th 619 80.6%
2017 72.06 157th 639 75.4%
2018 58.62 250th 624 59.9%
2019 51.73 308th 643 52.1%
2021 46.65 328th 622 47.3%
2022 52.33 295th 625 52.8%
2023 49.86 316th 644 50.9%
2024 42.04 370th 638 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 233rd 588 60.4%
2019 60.57 234th 600 61.0%
2021 59.49 223rd 580 61.6%
2022 58.75 238th 600 60.3%
2023 52.39 273rd 608 55.1%
2024 45.50 328th 599 45.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 281st 570 50.7%
2019 47.56 320th 588 45.6%
2021 47.16 282nd 554 49.1%
2022 41.14 339th 573 40.8%
2023 38.39 357th 580 38.4%
2024 40.69 351st 565 37.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.42 111th 174 36.2%
2024 40.75 86th 143 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 212th 571 62.9%
2019 51.66 292nd 590 50.5%
2021 41.61 328th 561 41.5%
2022 59.58 236th 579 59.2%
2023 56.79 242nd 582 58.4%
2024 41.33 339th 568 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.19 175th 421 58.4%
2022 52.46 172nd 393 56.2%
2023 55.50 155th 394 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Saxe Gotha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.59 295th 457 35.4%
2019 30.58 345th 472 26.9%
2021 23.39 356th 439 18.9%
2022 31.13 328th 455 27.9%
2023 32.53 333rd 463 28.1%
2024 31.26 331st 441 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, February 20, 2011

Open Quote I have a child in 1st grade, and while her actual classroom teachers are great, the school itself and front desk staff arent anything to brag about. This is our first year here in this school, we moved from Easley, SC, and I was so disappointed in Saxe Gotha Elementary that I cried for days for having to move my child from a fantastic school to a school that is rude, heartless, military type, insufficient, etc. I could go on for days. It has brought me to the decision that after this school year, I am moving back to Easley to put her back in a school that actually is rated in the top 5. Take a look at this schools rating. I understand completely why they are ranked to low. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Open Quote Teachers and staff show they care a great deal about their students. It is a pleasure to see the concerned and caring attitude these folks have for the children and families they serve. Ms. Houke should be very proud of her staff!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saxe Gotha Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 747 747
1994 730 40 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1995 739 40 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1996 739 40 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1997 732 42 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 740 40 11 14 2 n/a n/a 0 807
1999 770 35 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 794 65 6 18 10 n/a n/a 0 893
2001 698 67 4 18 10 n/a n/a 0 797
2002 712 62 6 33 9 n/a n/a 3 825
2003 712 62 6 33 9 n/a n/a 3 825
2004 676 71 6 61 5 n/a n/a 1 820
2005 648 94 6 50 10 n/a n/a 2 810
2006 632 104 11 38 9 n/a n/a 3 797
2007 656 106 7 39 8 n/a n/a 0 816
2008 569 112 8 43 9 n/a n/a 9 750
2009 611 136 9 58 6 n/a n/a 9 829
2010 618 127 11 58 4 n/a n/a 6 824
2011 614 83 12 67 2 1 40 0 819
2012 493 66 5 59 2 0 27 0 652
2013 515 68 3 66 4 0 28 0 684
2014 512 85 4 77 6 0 29 0 713
2015 514 86 9 78 4 0 28 0 719
2016 491 84 10 96 3 0 26 0 710
2017 502 98 10 101 2 0 32 0 745
2018 489 118 13 104 3 0 31 0 758
2019 492 126 7 92 0 0 51 0 768
2020 482 110 6 80 0 0 65 0 743
2021 430 113 3 80 0 0 67 0 693
2022 419 114 4 83 0 0 78 0 698
2023 406 110 3 99 0 0 68 0 686

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saxe Gotha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 747 41.4 18.0 19.9
1994 779 49.0 15.9 23.2
1995 795 57.3 13.9 23.6
1996 795 57.3 13.9 23.6
1997 792 60.3 13.1 26.5
1998 807 59.8 13.5 27.3
1999 830 60.3 13.8 35.8
2000 893 62.0 14.4 38.1
2001 797 56.8 14.0 38.6
2002 825 60.5 13.6 50.9
2003 825 60.5 13.6 50.9
2004 820 59.5 13.8 51.3
2005 810 63.2 12.8 49
2006 797 61.6 12.9 48.2
2007 816 98.8 8.3 47.2
2008 750 54.0 13.9 47.2
2009 829 51.5 16.1 56.5
2010 824 58.0 14.2 59.7
2011 819 57.5 14.2 60.6
2012 652 47.0 13.8 62.7
2013 684 50.6 13.5 67
2014 713 45.0 15.8 61.3
2015 719 47.0 15.2 59.4
2016 710 47.0 15.1 58.9
2017 745 49.0 15.2 100
2018 758 53.0 14.3 100
2019 768 54.0 14.2 56
2020 743 56.0 13.2 56
2021 693 54.0 12.8 55
2022 698 57.4 12.1 100
2023 686 57.5 11.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saxe Gotha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 747 41.4 18.0 19.9
1994 779 49.0 15.9 23.2
1995 795 57.3 13.9 23.6
1996 795 57.3 13.9 23.6
1997 792 60.3 13.1 26.5
1998 807 59.8 13.5 27.3
1999 830 60.3 13.8 35.8
2000 893 62.0 14.4 38.1
2001 797 56.8 14.0 38.6
2002 825 60.5 13.6 50.9
2003 825 60.5 13.6 50.9
2004 820 59.5 13.8 51.3
2005 810 63.2 12.8 49
2006 797 61.6 12.9 48.2
2007 816 98.8 8.3 47.2
2008 750 54.0 13.9 47.2
2009 829 51.5 16.1 56.5
2010 824 58.0 14.2 59.7
2011 819 57.5 14.2 60.6
2012 652 47.0 13.8 62.7
2013 684 50.6 13.5 67
2014 713 45.0 15.8 61.3
2015 719 47.0 15.2 59.4
2016 710 47.0 15.1 58.9
2017 745 49.0 15.2 100
2018 758 53.0 14.3 100
2019 768 54.0 14.2 56
2020 743 56.0 13.2 56
2021 693 54.0 12.8 55
2022 698 57.4 12.1 100
2023 686 57.5 11.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saxe Gotha Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (8.7%) $435 (4.1%) $1,359 (12.8%) $8,248 (77.6%) $1,022 (9.6%) $9,270 (87.2%) $10,629
2020 $759 (7.0%) $440 (4.1%) $1,199 (11.1%) $8,616 (79.4%) $1,030 (9.5%) $9,646 (88.9%) $10,845
2021 $806 (7.2%) $338 (3.0%) $1,144 (10.3%) $9,021 (81.0%) $971 (8.7%) $9,993 (89.7%) $11,136
2022 $1,214 (9.8%) $543 (4.4%) $1,757 (14.1%) $9,680 (77.9%) $988 (8.0%) $10,668 (85.9%) $12,424
2023 $1,020 (7.2%) $618 (4.3%) $1,638 (11.5%) $11,479 (80.8%) $1,096 (7.7%) $12,575 (88.5%) $14,212

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saxe Gotha Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 308th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Gotha Elementary)54.151.2
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)60.159.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saxe Gotha Elementary)56.952.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)68.258.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Saxe Gotha Elementary)42.443.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)5847.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Gotha Elementary)45.748.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)57.161.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Gotha Elementary)44.940.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)57.652.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saxe Gotha Elementary)35.858.1
 22.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.860
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saxe Gotha Elementary)50.943.8
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)55.149.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students768686
 10.7%
African American126110
 12.7%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic9299
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White492406
 17.5%
Two or More Races5168
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%100%
 44%


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Students who attend Saxe Gotha Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Knoll Middle
High : White Knoll High

Saxe Gotha Elementary ranks 370th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Saxe Gotha Elementary are 59% White, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 686 students attended Saxe Gotha Elementary.


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