Leesville Road Elementary

School Overview
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.
603
Total Students
42.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leesville Road Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White341
Hispanic49
Black151
Asian30
Two or More32
  • White
    341 (56.6 %)
  • Black
    151 (25.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    30 (5.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wake County Schools
Phone: (919)870-4200
Website: http://les.wcpss.net/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 104
Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leesville Road Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten88
Grade 198
Grade 289
Grade 3102
Grade 4104
Grade 5122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leesville Road Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29248.4%
Male31151.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)