LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE)

www.lexingtonacademy.info

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lexington Academy (P.S. 7) is a public K–8 school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment. It operates as a focal point for families in the area, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that incorporates arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities alongside core academic subjects. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community partnerships, Lexington Academy strives to address the unique needs of its students while promoting a culture of high expectations. Its location on East 104th Street makes it a neighborhood staple, dedicated to helping students achieve success in a collaborative and structured academic setting.

433

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	354
Black	59
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
354 (82.1%)
Black
59 (13.7%)
White
11 (2.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
Phone:	(212)860-5831
Website:	http://www.lexingtonacademy.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 32

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 55