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#76 of 2,612 schools in NC

Top 3% in state

Leesville Road Elementary

Elementary School · Wake County Schools

8402 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

540
Students
13.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 3%
in NC

About Leesville Road Elementary

Leesville Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, NC, part of the Wake County Schools. The school serves approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 97.1th percentile among NC schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,362, where 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.9Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.4%
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.7%
Math vs. State Avg+20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.1 pts
Overall Proficiency83%
Expected (poverty-adj.)71%
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment7.8Very Good29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1

Leesville Road Elementary — Students at Leesville Road Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

32%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Leesville Road Elementary Compares

See how Leesville Road Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.4/10
97th percentile in NC
Academic
8.9/10
8.9/10
Growth
8.4/10
Above average
Equity
5.5/10
Above average
Environment
7.8/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
32%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers

Location

8402 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Leesville Road Middle Raleigh 0.1 mi 6.0
Leesville Road High Raleigh 0.2 mi 4.3
Hilburn Drive Academy Raleigh 0.9 mi 7.5
MARACAS MONTESSORI Raleigh 1.5 mi 5.5
Pine Hollow Middle Raleigh 1.6 mi 3.9
Barton Pond Elementary Raleigh 1.8 mi 7.9
Sycamore Creek Elementary Raleigh 2.3 mi 5.1
THE FRANCISCAN SCHOOL Raleigh 2.5 mi 5.5
Jeffreys Grove Elementary Raleigh 2.5 mi 7.2
Quest Academy Raleigh 2.5 mi 6.8
York Elementary Raleigh 3.1 mi 6.3
Lynn Road Elementary Raleigh 3.0 mi 7.2
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY-NORTH RALEIGH Raleigh 3.1 mi 5.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF RALEIGH Raleigh 3.2 mi 5.5
Baileywick Road Elementary Raleigh 3.4 mi 5.7
Stough Elementary Raleigh 3.9 mi 8.4
Magellan Charter Raleigh 3.6 mi 6.1
IRON ACADEMY Raleigh 4.2 mi 5.5
Lead Mine Elementary Raleigh 3.5 mi 5.6
Sanderson High Raleigh 4.4 mi 3.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27613 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,362

Median Home Value

$478,600

Median Rent

$1,478/mo

Population

44,357

College Educated

67.7%

Homeownership

71.5%

Avg Commute

22.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

40.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Ayden Elementary Ayden, NC 8.4
Bogue Sound Elementary Newport, NC 8.4
Candler Elementary Candler, NC 8.4
Cooper Academy Clayton, NC 8.4
Grandy Primary Camden, NC 8.4
Meadow School Benson, NC 8.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leesville Road Elementary

What grades does Leesville Road Elementary serve?

Leesville Road Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Leesville Road Elementary?

Leesville Road Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leesville Road Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Leesville Road Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leesville Road Elementary rank in NC?

Leesville Road Elementary is ranked #76 out of 2,612 schools in NC.

What is Leesville Road Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Leesville Road Elementary has a composite rating of 8.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Leesville Road Elementary a charter school?

No, Leesville Road Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leesville Road Elementary a Title I school?

No, Leesville Road Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leesville Road Elementary?

32.0% of students at Leesville Road Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
540
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Free/Reduced Lunch
32.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wake County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details