Lexington Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lexington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lexington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lexington Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
249 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lexington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lexington Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2055 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
100%
15%

White
n/a
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexington Elementary School's ranking?
Lexington Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
249 students attend Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lexington Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lexington Elementary School offer ?
Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lexington Elementary School part of?
Lexington Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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