- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NC
South Lexington Developmental Center
Federal NCES profile for South Lexington Developmental Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370264002725
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lexington Developmental Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 13
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lexington Developmental Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lexington Developmental Center ranks #2 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264002725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Lexington Developmental Center shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370264002725 · Lexington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 8.7:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
South Lexington Developmental Center shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 3.8 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Lexington Developmental Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Seni
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
595 students
- Pickett Elemen
Pickett Elementary School
385 students
- Charles Englan
Charles England Elementary School
381 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
369 students
- This school 26
South Lexington Developmental Center
26 students
What this shows South Lexington Developmental Center reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lexington Developmental Center compares
South Lexington Developmental Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 26 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 15.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, South Lexington Developmental Center is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Lexington City Schools reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lexington Developmental Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lexington Developmental Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17:1 students per teacher
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lexington Developmental Center
How many students attend South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has 26 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center is 8.7:1, which is 45% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lexington Developmental Center?
90.6% of students at South Lexington Developmental Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lexington Developmental Center?
The largest demographic group at South Lexington Developmental Center is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Lexington Developmental Center rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lexington Developmental Center ranks #2 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides South Lexington Developmental Center, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students), Lexington Middle School (595 students), and Pickett Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.