Lexington Elementary

Summary:

Lexington Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lexington, South Carolina, part of the Lexington 01 school district. The school has seen a decline in racial diversity in recent years, with the percentage of white students increasing and the percentage of African American students rising.

Academically, Lexington Elementary is underperforming compared to the district and state averages, with lower proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 33.24% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students likely contributes to the school's higher per-student spending of $13,808, which is above the state average.

When comparing Lexington Elementary to nearby schools in the Lexington 01 district, such as Midway Elementary and New Providence Elementary, it becomes clear that Lexington Elementary is underperforming academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. The school's performance has also been declining over the past few years, dropping in its statewide ranking from 107 out of 638 schools in 2014-2015 to 378 out of 638 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 116 Azalea Drive
       Lexington, SC  29072


(803) 821-4000

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
378th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,808 Help


Students who attend Lexington Elementary usually attend:

High:    River Bluff High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.6%
African American:
26.8%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lexington Elementary ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th 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 40.71. (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 Lexington 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 Lexington Elementary is $13,808, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lexington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington Elementary 378th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lexington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:
White students:


Lexington 01:

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


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Rank History for Lexington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.82 43rd 542 92.1%
2004 84.09 62nd 550 88.7%
2005 85.66 44th 557 92.1%
2006 86.45 38th 559 93.2%
2007 83.27 58th 566 89.8%
2008 75.68 109th 577 81.1%
2009 70.62 154th 580 73.4%
2010 72.32 138th 589 76.6%
2011 74.42 133rd 597 77.7%
2012 70.71 163rd 594 72.6%
2013 64.48 213th 599 64.4%
2014 67.40 199th 630 68.4%
2015 73.74 107th 638 83.2%
2016 72.19 151st 619 75.6%
2017 65.84 197th 639 69.2%
2018 77.51 126th 624 79.8%
2019 62.77 232nd 643 63.9%
2021 43.70 347th 622 44.2%
2022 57.17 258th 625 58.7%
2023 39.51 394th 644 38.8%
2024 40.71 378th 638 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 148th 588 74.8%
2019 52.45 302nd 600 49.7%
2021 35.88 392nd 580 32.4%
2022 50.82 300th 600 50.0%
2023 28.70 462nd 608 24.0%
2024 29.80 441st 599 26.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 111th 570 80.5%
2019 55.95 264th 588 55.1%
2021 43.26 311th 554 43.9%
2022 52.60 265th 573 53.8%
2023 38.72 356th 580 38.6%
2024 34.33 380th 565 32.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.51 126th 571 77.9%
2019 65.47 200th 590 66.1%
2021 40.28 336th 561 40.1%
2022 57.84 247th 579 57.3%
2023 37.05 368th 582 36.8%
2024 43.81 319th 568 43.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.49 126th 412 69.4%
2019 59.50 148th 421 64.8%
2021 40.44 215th 350 38.6%
2022 46.64 200th 393 49.1%
2023 36.27 262nd 394 33.5%
2024 28.70 289th 369 21.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lexington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.68 123rd 457 73.1%
2019 50.05 251st 472 46.8%
2021 27.51 334th 439 23.9%
2022 47.58 258th 455 43.3%
2023 32.07 335th 463 27.6%
2024 40.42 294th 441 33.3%
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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.

Lexington Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lexington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1148 119 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1273
1989 1250 105 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1360
1990 1329 113 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1450
1991 1141 102 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
1992 1231 106 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1342
1993 1322 93 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1426
1994 1410 117 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1535
1995 902 110 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1996 902 110 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
1997 924 118 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1998 1071 135 12 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1245
1999 1087 136 10 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1255
2000 851 72 20 27 3 n/a n/a 0 973
2001 776 70 22 19 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2002 866 89 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2003 866 89 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2004 904 100 32 29 1 n/a n/a 1 1067
2005 941 96 39 28 0 n/a n/a 1 1105
2006 954 85 42 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1119
2007 767 101 47 37 3 n/a n/a 0 955
2008 749 102 47 46 3 n/a n/a 3 950
2009 584 118 30 39 1 n/a n/a 3 775
2010 552 110 32 41 2 n/a n/a 6 743
2011 529 120 25 44 0 2 26 0 746
2012 471 139 24 32 0 1 27 0 694
2013 477 140 27 25 0 1 29 0 699
2014 473 144 24 39 2 2 33 0 717
2015 470 139 30 31 0 3 32 0 705
2016 425 157 32 34 0 3 29 0 680
2017 410 163 38 34 0 1 39 0 685
2018 399 142 35 37 1 1 33 0 648
2019 374 150 44 38 1 0 34 0 641
2020 400 144 40 42 1 2 39 0 668
2021 369 145 37 34 1 0 45 0 631
2022 374 160 31 54 1 0 42 0 662
2023 369 188 26 66 1 0 51 0 701

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 Lexington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1273 67.8 18.7 n/a
1989 1360 71.9 18.9 n/a
1990 1450 76.7 18.9 n/a
1991 1250 67.5 18.5 9.4
1992 1342 69.8 19.2 10.8
1993 1426 74.0 19.3 11.2
1994 1535 77.0 19.9 13.1
1995 1030 56.2 18.3 19.4
1996 1030 56.2 18.3 19.4
1997 1063 61.4 17.3 19
1998 1245 76.5 16.3 19.2
1999 1255 77.5 16.2 23.1
2000 973 62.6 15.5 14.8
2001 887 58.6 15.1 15.6
2002 999 64.4 15.5 18.7
2003 999 64.4 15.5 18.7
2004 1067 63.8 16.7 18.9
2005 1105 69.4 15.9 18
2006 1119 74.5 15.0 18
2007 955 76.0 12.6 15.7
2008 950 62.0 15.3 17.6
2009 775 50.0 15.5 25.8
2010 743 49.3 15.0 30.7
2011 746 44.4 16.8 34.7
2012 694 43.0 16.1 39.6
2013 699 44.0 15.8 40.8
2014 717 43.2 16.5 41.3
2015 705 44.0 16.0 38.7
2016 680 42.0 16.1 41.3
2017 685 42.5 16.1 45.8
2018 648 45.0 14.4 38.3
2019 641 46.0 13.9 41.8
2020 668 47.5 14.0 44.9
2021 631 45.0 14.0 43.1
2022 662 50.5 13.1 27.3
2023 701 53.0 13.2 33.2

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 Lexington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1273 67.8 18.7 n/a
1989 1360 71.9 18.9 n/a
1990 1450 76.7 18.9 n/a
1991 1250 67.5 18.5 9.4
1992 1342 69.8 19.2 10.8
1993 1426 74.0 19.3 11.2
1994 1535 77.0 19.9 13.1
1995 1030 56.2 18.3 19.4
1996 1030 56.2 18.3 19.4
1997 1063 61.4 17.3 19
1998 1245 76.5 16.3 19.2
1999 1255 77.5 16.2 23.1
2000 973 62.6 15.5 14.8
2001 887 58.6 15.1 15.6
2002 999 64.4 15.5 18.7
2003 999 64.4 15.5 18.7
2004 1067 63.8 16.7 18.9
2005 1105 69.4 15.9 18
2006 1119 74.5 15.0 18
2007 955 76.0 12.6 15.7
2008 950 62.0 15.3 17.6
2009 775 50.0 15.5 25.8
2010 743 49.3 15.0 30.7
2011 746 44.4 16.8 34.7
2012 694 43.0 16.1 39.6
2013 699 44.0 15.8 40.8
2014 717 43.2 16.5 41.3
2015 705 44.0 16.0 38.7
2016 680 42.0 16.1 41.3
2017 685 42.5 16.1 45.8
2018 648 45.0 14.4 38.3
2019 641 46.0 13.9 41.8
2020 668 47.5 14.0 44.9
2021 631 45.0 14.0 43.1
2022 662 50.5 13.1 27.3
2023 701 53.0 13.2 33.2

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 Lexington 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 $363 (3.4%) $227 (2.1%) $589 (5.5%) $9,063 (84.0%) $1,142 (10.6%) $10,205 (94.5%) $10,794
2020 $390 (3.5%) $261 (2.3%) $652 (5.9%) $9,431 (84.7%) $1,058 (9.5%) $10,489 (94.1%) $11,141
2021 $464 (4.1%) $212 (1.9%) $676 (6.0%) $9,537 (84.4%) $1,089 (9.6%) $10,627 (94.0%) $11,303
2022 $721 (5.9%) $392 (3.2%) $1,113 (9.1%) $9,974 (81.7%) $1,120 (9.2%) $11,095 (90.9%) $12,207
2023 $860 (6.2%) $565 (4.1%) $1,424 (10.3%) $11,191 (81.0%) $1,193 (8.6%) $12,384 (89.7%) $13,808

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lexington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 232nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 394th of 644 Elementary schools
 25.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Elementary)42.548.5
 6%
   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 (Lexington Elementary)55.351.6
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)68.258.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Lexington Elementary)54.431
 23.4%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)5847.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Elementary)52.247.8
 4.4%
   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 (Lexington Elementary)57.935.4
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)57.652.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington Elementary)51.550.5
 1%
   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 (Lexington Elementary)54.340.6
 13.7%
   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 Students641701
 9.4%
African American150188
 25.3%
American Indian11
Asian4426
 40.9%
Hispanic3866
 73.7%
Pacific Islander00
White374369
 1.3%
Two or More Races3451
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.8%33.2%
 8.6%


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Students at Lexington Elementary are 53% White, 27% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Lexington Elementary ranks 378th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lexington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : River Bluff High

In the 2022-23 school year, 701 students attended Lexington Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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