Excellent
#77 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 6% in state
Lexington Elementary School
Elementary School · City of Monroe School District · Monroe, LA
A City of Monroe School District elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1905 Spencer Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
- Math 89% proficient (2011)
- Reading 89% proficient (2011)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lexington Elementary School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,538
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus the Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Grace Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Prevailing Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–9 | 1.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Cypress Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City of Monroe School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lexington Elementary School is listed in City of Monroe School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lexington Elementary School
Lexington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Monroe, LA, part of City of Monroe School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
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 2nd.
How many students attend Lexington Elementary School?
Lexington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary School is 14:1. 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 LA?
Lexington Elementary School ranks #77 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lexington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
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?
47.8% 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (318) 322-9753
- Area population (ZIP 71201)
- 21,084
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71201; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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