Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leesburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leesburg Elementary School serves the western part of its school district in Leesburg, FL, covering an area of approximately 94.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 12.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leesburg Elementary School's student population of 843 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leesburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesburg Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3131 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Leesburg Elementary School is ranked #3131 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Leesburg Elementary School often compared to?
Leesburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Shores Elementary School, Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Leesburg Elementary School?
843 students attend Leesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Leesburg Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leesburg Elementary School?
Leesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leesburg Elementary School offer ?
Leesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leesburg Elementary School part of?
Leesburg Elementary School is part of Lake School District.
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