Leicester Elementary School vs. Pisgah Elementary School
Should you attend Leicester Elementary School or Pisgah Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Leicester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Pisgah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Leicester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pisgah Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
367 students
166 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
20
Grade 1 Students
95
45
Grade 2 Students
80
30
Grade 3 Students
63
36
Grade 4 Students
62
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
