EAST LEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Leesville Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vernon Parish school district, located in Leesville, LA with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. 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 25 teachers, East Leesville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

East Leesville Elementary School, located at 203 Belview Road in Leesville, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vernon Parish School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for continued success as they progress through the parish’s educational system.

As a community-focused institution, East Leesville Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local Leesville community. The school typically provides a structured environment that encourages student engagement through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and supportive services. Its role in the district is to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the fundamental skills and character traits necessary for future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact East Leesville Elementary School at (337) 239-4966 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
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EAST LEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leesville, LA with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Vernon Parish
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
25.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 488 students

White
42.0%
Black or African American
35.0%
Two or more races
13.5%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.