Needs Improvement
#2054 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lexington Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5030 LEXINGTON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63115
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
227
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,054 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#158 of 193
public schools
In district
#54 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Lexington Elem.
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About Lexington Elem.
Lexington Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Lexington Elem. serves approximately 227 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Lexington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,054 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Lexington Elem. show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
54% of students at Lexington Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Lexington Elem. — Students at Lexington Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How Lexington Elem. Compares
See how Lexington Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5030 LEXINGTON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lexington Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE BIOME (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Side Community School (rated 6.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WASHINGTON MONTESSORI (rated 5.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Side Community School St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| HICKEY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| WASHINGTON MONTESSORI St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| SUMNER HIGH St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| LACLEDE ELEM. St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| HW KIA St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| THE BIOME St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| YEATMAN-LIDDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| KIPP VICTORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| COLE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 2.4 |
| METRO HIGH St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,898
Median Home Value
$61,600
Median Rent
$928/mo
Population
14,252
College Educated
14.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
31.3%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CLARKTON ELEM. Clarkton, MO | 3.9 |
| GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson, MO | 3.9 |
| SCOTLAND CO. ELEM. Memphis, MO | 3.9 |
| Alton Elementary Alton, MO | 4.0 |
| GLASGOW ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.0 |
| HARTVILLE ELEM. Hartville, MO | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lexington Elem.
What grades does Lexington Elem. serve?
Lexington Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lexington Elem.?
Lexington Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elem. is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Elem. rank in MO?
Lexington Elem. ranks #2,054 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lexington Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington Elem. has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lexington Elem. a charter school?
No, Lexington Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lexington Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Elem.?
100.0% of students at Lexington Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (314) 385-2522
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #54 of 63
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