Leesville Road Elementary School

25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Leesville Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leesville Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Leesville Road Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Leesville Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesville Road Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#510 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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73%
54%
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72%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
18%
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Black
15%
22%
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White
58%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #510 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Leesville Road Elementary School often compared to?
Leesville Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boonsboro Elementary School, Tomahawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
598 students attend Leesville Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Leesville Road Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leesville Road Elementary School part of?
Leesville Road Elementary School is part of Campbell Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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