Enrollment
26
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370264002725
South Lexington Developmental Center — Lexington, NC
Federal NCES profile for South Lexington Developmental Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lexington Developmental Center compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Lexington Developmental Center reports 26 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the North Carolina average and 75% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 26 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lexington City Schools spends $14,532 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.7% from the state, and 25.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Lexington Developmental Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 37% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 26 Top 1% in North Carolina — larger than 99% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.6% +37% vs state
NCES ID 370264002725
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 26:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington City Schools, which includes South Lexington Developmental Center.
$14,532
Per student
+11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 18:1 students per teacher
Southwood Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 15:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lexington Developmental Center is 10.7:1, which is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lexington Developmental Center?
South Lexington Developmental Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.