WEST LEESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West 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 421 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 4th 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 20 teachers, West Leesville Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

West Leesville Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Leesville, Louisiana, situated on Abe Allen Memorial Drive. As part of the Vernon Parish School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is positioned within a region with strong historical ties to the nearby Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk), which often shapes the diverse and transient nature of the student body.

The school focuses on creating a structured learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children while preparing them for middle school transitions. Like many schools in the Vernon Parish system, West Leesville Elementary emphasizes a blend of core curriculum standards and community involvement, striving to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a localized campus presence, the school acts as a central hub for families in the Leesville area, emphasizing student success and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

For more information, contact West Leesville Elementary School at (337) 239-2330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.