West Leesville Elementary School
Tel:
(337)239-2330
- West Leesville Elementary School serves 430 students in grades 2-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
West Leesville Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- West Leesville Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Leesville Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Leesville Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #293 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 33% | 44% |
| White | 47% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 West Leesville Elementary School is Leesville High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Leesville Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vernon Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leesville Leesville High School Grades: 9-12 | 747 students
1.5 miles
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-3464 1.5 9-12 747 - Leesville Leesville Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 382 students
1.5 miles
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-3874 1.5 7-9 382 - Leesville Vernon Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 382 students
1.6 miles
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)238-1505 1.6 5-6 382 - Leesville East Leesville Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 463 students
1.8 miles
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)239-4966 1.8 PK-1 463 - Leesville North Polk Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 418 students
5.4 miles
4978 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337)537-5109 5.4 PK-K 418
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