Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leesburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEESBURG ELEMENTARY serves the northeast part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leesburg Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
School Rankings
Leesburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesburg Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1179 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
43%
20%
Black
7%
21%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Leesburg Elementary School is ranked #1179 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Leesburg Elementary School often compared to?
Leesburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catoctin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Leesburg Elementary School?
428 students attend Leesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Leesburg Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leesburg Elementary School?
Leesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leesburg Elementary School offer ?
Leesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leesburg Elementary School part of?
Leesburg Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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