Serving 625 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Leesville Road Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
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 #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 Tomahawk Elementary School, Boonsboro 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?
625 students attend Leesville Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Leesville Road Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 County School District.
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