Central Elementary School

335 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 124 Frederick St in Lexington, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lexington Local School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its primary-grade students, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to build strong literacy, numeracy, and character skills. By prioritizing small-community values alongside rigorous educational standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future transitions into the district's middle and high school levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Central Elementary is known for emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Lexington school system, offering various opportunities for parent participation and student extracurricular growth. Through its commitment to high-quality instruction and a safe, nurturing campus, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development in the Lexington area.

335

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	9
Black	11
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (87.2%)
Two or More
22 (6.6%)
Black
11 (3.3%)
Hispanic
9 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Lexington Local
Phone:	(419)884-1308
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 162

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 1