Excellent
#131 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 7% in state
Lexington Elementary School
Elementary School · Scott County School District 2 · Lexington, IN
A Scott County School District 2 elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 210, Lexington, IN 47138
- Math 61% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lexington Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lexington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,777
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Scott County School District 2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
| Scottsburg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Vienna-finley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scott County School District 2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lexington Elementary School is listed in Scott County School District 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lexington Elementary School
Lexington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, IN, part of Scott County School District 2, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lexington Elementary School
What grades does Lexington Elementary School serve?
Lexington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Elementary School rank in IN?
Lexington Elementary School ranks #131 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lexington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lexington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lexington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lexington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lexington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Lexington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (812) 752-8924
- Area population (ZIP 47138)
- 4,646
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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