Lexington 5 School District

The Lexington 5 School District is located in Irmo, SC and includes 19 schools that serve 16,732 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Lexington 5 School District spends $8,724 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 39% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lexington 5 School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the SC state average being students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lexington 5 School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Lexington 5 School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lexington 5 School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.