Lexington Elementary School

1905 Spencer Avenue
Monroe, LA 71201

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Lexington Elementary School, located at 1905 Spencer Avenue in Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students, typically catering to children in the early stages of their primary education. By providing a structured learning environment, the school aims to instill essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills that prepare students for their future academic pursuits.

Beyond core academics, Lexington Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The faculty and staff focus on cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and build positive relationships with their peers. Through community involvement and a commitment to student achievement, the school strives to be a pillar of the local neighborhood, helping young learners grow into responsible and motivated citizens.

547

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	19
Black	198
Asian	31
Two or More	22

White
277 (50.6%)
Black
198 (36.2%)
Asian
31 (5.7%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)
Hispanic
19 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	City of Monroe School District
Phone:	(318)322-9753
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 158

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 141