Leesville Road Elementary School

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Leesville Road Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8402 Pride Way,  Raleigh, NC
Wake County Schools
3.5
528 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Ari Cohen
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.2%
State Average
19.2%
Science
15.3%
State Average
20.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
640:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
65.7%
Black
14.8%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
4.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/30/2025
This school has been excellent for both of my kids. The commitment of the Principal Mr. Cohen and all the teachers is commendable. Families feel supported and the kids love going to school.
1.0 parent
8/2/2024
The quality of the school has deteriorated over the years quite a bit under the current principal’s leadership, and the learning environment is plagued by bullies, one even got a Pawesome award for being kind to others and then verbally harassed a classmate the very next day in front of everyone and...
4.0 parent
5/20/2024
MY FRIEND WENT HERE ANS SHE LIKED IT HER PRINCIPAL WAS AWESOME BUT THEYRE WAS THIS ONE TEACHER WHO SCREAMED AT HER MOTHER AND WAS RUDE AND BAD AT TEACHING.
5.0 parent
4/6/2023
Great school with caring teachers and families that are actively involved.

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Leesville Road Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Raleigh, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Leesville Road Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $522,485. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leesville Road High School, Trinity Academy, Leesville Road Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leesville Road Elementary School.

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