Leon Elementary School

1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Leon Elementary School's student population of 123 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

Leon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leon Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#220 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
32%
40-44%
41%
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leon Elementary School's ranking?
Leon Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Leon Elementary School often compared to?
Leon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School, Ashton Elementary School, Buffalo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Leon Elementary School?
123 students attend Leon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Leon Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Elementary School?
Leon Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leon Elementary School offer ?
Leon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leon Elementary School part of?
Leon Elementary School is part of Mason County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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