Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lexington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lexington Elementary serves the northern part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lexington Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our City. Our Schools. Our Future.
School Rankings
Lexington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2056 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lexington Elementary School often compared to?
Lexington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate School Of Med/bio by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
234 students attend Lexington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lexington Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lexington Elementary School offer ?
Lexington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington Elementary School part of?
Lexington Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lexington Elementary School located?
Lexington Elementary School is located in the Kingsway West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kingsway West.
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