Below Average
#1183 of 1,288 schools in LA
West Leesville Elementary School
Elementary School · Vernon Parish · Leesville, LA
A Vernon Parish elementary school serving grades 1st – 4th.
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive, Leesville, LA 71446
- Math 25% vs LA 38% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Leesville Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Leesville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,767
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–4 | 4.3 mi | 728 | Compare → |
| Anacoco Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
| Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 388 | Compare → |
| Hicks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vernon Parish
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Leesville Elementary School is listed in Vernon Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Leesville Elementary School
West Leesville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leesville, LA, part of Vernon Parish, serving approximately 572 students in grades 1st-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,183 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Leesville Elementary School
What grades does West Leesville Elementary School serve?
West Leesville Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend West Leesville Elementary School?
West Leesville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Leesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Leesville Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Leesville Elementary School rank in LA?
West Leesville Elementary School ranks #1,183 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is West Leesville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Leesville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Leesville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Leesville Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Leesville Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Leesville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Leesville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Leesville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Leesville Elementary School?
82.9% of students at West Leesville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Vernon Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (337) 239-2330
- Area population (ZIP 71446)
- 22,047
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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