- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NC
South Lexington School
Federal NCES profile for South Lexington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370264001105
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lexington School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lexington School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lexington School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
South Lexington School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370264001105 · Lexington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
South Lexington School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Lexington School 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 308
South Lexington School
308 students
What this shows South Lexington School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lexington School compares
South Lexington School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
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 308 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
African American 29.9%
White 14.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, South Lexington School is more mixed than 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 School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lexington School'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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lexington School
How many students attend South Lexington School?
South Lexington School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lexington School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lexington School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 School?
99.0% of students at South Lexington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lexington School?
The largest demographic group at South Lexington School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lexington School?
South Lexington School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lexington School ranks #13 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 School, 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.