LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAKE school district, located in LEESBURG, FL with about 777 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Leesburg, Florida, is part of the Lake County School District. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere where educators work to prepare students for the transition to middle school by emphasizing core curriculum standards and essential learning skills.

Beyond academics, Leesburg Elementary typically engages with its local community through various school-wide initiatives and parental involvement programs. By utilizing the resources provided by the Lake County school system, the school aims to offer a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to the needs of its students. Prospective families can find current information regarding school policies, calendar events, and academic resources on their official district webpage.

For more information, contact LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 365-6308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2229 SOUTH ST
LEESBURG, FL 34748-6516
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LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LEESBURG, FL with about 777 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAKE
Total Students:
777
Teachers:
59
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 777 students

White
34.6%
Black or African American
33.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.5%
Two or more races
8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.