The Lexington School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of The Lexington School is to provide an education of the highest quality to students in preschool through middle school. In a structured, nurturing environment, The Lexington School seeks to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for learning, and a strong work ethic. Because we are a nurturing environment, children feel confident. When children are confident, they will take risks. Because risk taking is inherent in learning, the possibility of failure exists. When a nurturing community exists, challenges lead to growth. Our success is defined when our students have the life skills to make wise choices and overcome obstacles. ...
School Overview:
The Lexington School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Fayette County, KY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 464 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(KY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 36 students | ||
| Kind - 44 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 48 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers | |
This School |
(KY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Charles Baldecchi | |
| Admissions Director | Beth Pride | |
| Admissions Associate | Geriann Blevins | |
School Notes:
- The mission of The Lexington School is to provide an education of the highest quality to students in preschool through middle school. In a structured, nurturing environment, The Lexington School seeks to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for learning, and a strong work ethic. Because we are a nurturing environment, children feel confident. When children are confident, they will take risks. Because risk taking is inherent in learning, the possibility of failure exists. When a nurturing community exists, challenges lead to growth. Our success is defined when our students have the life skills to make wise choices and overcome obstacles.
- Profile last updated: 12/01/2008
In the News:
- America's Best Place to Raise Your Kids (MalaysiaNews.net)
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER - Veterans Day personal to Eastern sixth graders (Mansfield News Journal)
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LEXINGTON -- Surrounded by family, Holly Caldwell smiled proudly as she waited to have her photo taken. - School chief says outside job OK (Boston Globe)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 06:03:54 am
Lexington Superintendent of Schools Paul Ash disclosed to the Lexington School Committee this week that he has been working as a $10,000-a-year consultant for a company hired by the school district in each of the last three years.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (40504) | School Zip (40504) |
(KY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,564 people | 4,039,600 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 32% | 15% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,903 | $39,915 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 40 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (40504) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Lexington Junior Academy - 38 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Southern Hills Montessori School - 48 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Lafayette Christian Church Cc - 6 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary School - 602 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Summit Christian Academy - 118 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lexington, Fayette County, Zip 40504
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