Leicester Elementary School

31 Gilbert Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 | (828) 683-2341
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 624
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 624 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 31 Gilbert Road, Leicester, NC 28748
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Melanie Collins
  • Fax: (828) 683-9179
  • Website: www.buncombe.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 624
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 335 (53.7%)
  • Females: 289 (46.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 74 (11.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 315 (50.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 389 (62.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Leicester Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian81.3%
Black243.8%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic345.4%
White55789.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Leicester Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten9014.4%
1st Grade11017.6%
2nd Grade10917.5%
3rd Grade10216.3%
4th Grade12119.4%
5th Grade9214.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Leicester Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 17, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Leicester Elementary is great. The teachers and staff are dedicated and caring.

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