- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raleigh, NC
Leesville Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leesville Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370472000077
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leesville Road Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 16
- elementary schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leesville Road Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leesville Road Elementary ranks #9 of 16 elementary schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Leesville Road Elementary shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 370472000077 · Raleigh, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 12.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Leesville Road Elementary shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Leesville Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 528
Leesville Road Elementary
528 students
What this shows Leesville Road Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leesville Road Elementary compares
Leesville Road Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Leesville Road Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leesville Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leesville Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Raleigh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Preeminent Charter
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Brassfield Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy of North Carolina
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter
Standard public school
484 students 11:1 students per teacher
The Exploris School
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leesville Road Elementary
How many students attend Leesville Road Elementary?
Leesville Road Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raleigh, NC. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leesville Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leesville Road Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leesville Road Elementary?
28.4% of students at Leesville Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leesville Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leesville Road Elementary is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leesville Road Elementary?
Leesville Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leesville Road Elementary rank among elementary schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Leesville Road Elementary ranks #9 of 16 elementary schools in Raleigh, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Raleigh on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Leesville Road Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.