Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leesville Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leesville Road Elementary serves the northwest part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 27.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leesville Road Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Motto
To provide a world-class education that enables every student to choose and pursue any post K12 endeavor.
School Rankings
Leesville Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesville Road Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#592 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesville Road Elementary School's ranking?
Leesville Road Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Leesville Road Elementary School often compared to?
Leesville Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomahawk Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Leesville Road Elementary School?
646 students attend Leesville Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Leesville Road Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leesville Road Elementary School?
Leesville Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leesville Road Elementary School offer ?
Leesville Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Leesville Road Elementary School part of?
Leesville Road Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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