West Leesville Elementary School
Leesville, LA 71446
Phone: (337) 239-2330
Fax: (337) 239-0979
District: Vernon Parish School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 2-5 • 404 students
West Leesville Elementary School serves grades 2-5 in the Vernon Parish School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in Louisiana to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
West Leesville Elementary School is a public school in the Vernon Parish School District located in Leesville, LA. The principal of West Leesville Elementary School is Joan Simmons. As of 2014, the students are 44.8% White, non-Hispanic; 40.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 6.4% Multiracial; 5.5% Hispanic; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.7% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 74.8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 44.8% | 68.7% | 46.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 40.4% | 16.9% | 44.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 74.8% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 0.6% | — |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Polk | 5.8 mi. |