East Leesville Elementary School
Tel:
(337)239-4966
- East Leesville Elementary School serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
East Leesville Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- East Leesville Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Leesville Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Leesville Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 40% | 44% |
| White | 43% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vernon Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Leesville Elementary School is Leesville High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leesville Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vernon Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leesville Leesville High School Grades: 9-12 | 747 students
0.4 miles
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-3464 0.4 9-12 747 - Leesville Leesville Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 382 students
0.4 miles
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-3874 0.4 7-9 382 - Leesville Vernon Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 382 students
0.8 miles
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)238-1505 0.8 5-6 382 - Leesville West Leesville Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 430 students
1.8 miles
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-2330 1.8 2-5 430 - Leesville North Polk Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 418 students
6.6 miles
4978 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)537-5109 6.6 PK-K 418
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