Leesville Road Elementary School

25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 642 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Leesville Road Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
642 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#510 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Leesville Road Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
73%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
72%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Leesville Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Leesville Road Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Leesville Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leesville Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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?
642 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 Black, 13% 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 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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