LEESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Leesville Road Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 668 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Leesville Road Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Leesville Road Elementary, located in the North Raleigh area, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is situated on a large, shared campus that also houses Leesville Road Middle and High Schools, creating a unique K-12 educational corridor that often allows for a cohesive sense of community for families in the neighborhood. Known for its strong academic foundation and active parent involvement, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that emphasizes both student achievement and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to excellence, often leveraging its location in a thriving residential area to foster partnerships between educators, families, and the broader Raleigh community. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Leesville Road Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage students in diverse learning experiences. Families choosing this school typically benefit from its established reputation within the WCPSS district and its emphasis on preparing students for successful transitions into the middle school years.

For more information, contact Leesville Road Elementary at (919) 870-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613-1004
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LEESVILLE ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Raleigh, NC with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
668
Teachers:
43.8
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 668 students

White
62.4%
Black or African American
22.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
2.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.