Leicester Elementary School

31 Gilbert Rd, Leicester, NC 28748 | (828) 683-2341

Grades: PK-5
Student Enrollment: 624

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5 out of 5 | 1 Review

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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

Buncombe County Schools District
Per-Pupil Spending: $8,038
Graduation Rate: 71.9%
Dropout Rate: 4.9%
Students Per Teacher: 15.8
Enrolled Students: 25,625

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 Indian	8	1.3%
Black	24	3.8%
Asian	1	0.2%
Hispanic	34	5.4%
White	557	89.3%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Kindergarten	90	14.4%
1st Grade	110	17.6%
2nd Grade	109	17.5%
3rd Grade	102	16.3%
4th Grade	121	19.4%
5th Grade	92	14.7%

Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 5

5 out of 5 | 1 Review

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Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 17, 2010
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Leicester Elementary is great. The teachers and staff are dedicated and caring.

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