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Leicester Elementary School

Leicester, NC


Leicester Elementary School
31 Gilbert Road
Leicester, NC  28748
Phone: 828-683-2341
Buncombe County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 5 out of 10 stars
5  

Grades Served: PK-4
Enrollment: 367
Type: Regular School
Leicester Elementary School

Leicester Elementary School



Metro Area Ranking

#49
Metro Area Elementary School Ranking: Leicester Elementary School is ranked #49 of 64 of the best elementary schools in Asheville and surrounding areas (23rd percentile). Click the link to see all 64 elementary schools.

State Ranking

#813
Statewide Elementary School Ranking: Leicester Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1536 of the best elementary schools in North Carolina (47th percentile). Click the link to see all 1536 elementary schools.

Overall, Leicester Elementary School is a 5-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Buncombe County, NC. Leicester Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students and serves grades PK-4. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

79.8
(Met Growth)
Student Growth Score: Leicester Elementary School had a Student Growth Score of 79.8. This placed Leicester Elementary School in the 61st percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

D
  North Carolina Math Letter Grade

C
  North Carolina Reading Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.








Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 
 Asian - N/A
 Black - 1%
 Black - 1%
 Hispanic - 13%
 Hispanic - 13%
 Two or More Races - 3%
 Two or More Races - 3%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 82%
 White - 82%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Leicester Elementary School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests

End of Grade Tests

EOG Math Grade 3

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 10% - Level 4 (Solid)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 27% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 56% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Math Grade 4

 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 8% - Level 5 (Superior)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 33% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 14% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 3

 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 11% - Level 5 (Superior)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 14% - Level 4 (Solid)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 16% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 59% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)

EOG Reading Grade 4

 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 6% - Level 5 (Superior)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 35% - Level 4 (Solid)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 35% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Leicester Elementary School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Erwin High School
5.6 miles Asheville PK-12
Erwin Middle School
5.8 miles Asheville 7-8
West Buncombe Elementary School
5.9 miles Asheville K-4
Eblen Intermediate School
6.0 miles Asheville 5-6
Johnston Elementary School
7.3 miles Asheville PK-4
Woodfin Elementary School
7.4 miles Asheville K-5
Emma Elementary School
8.0 miles Asheville K-4
Enka Middle School
8.1 miles Candler 7-8
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
10 
8.1 miles Asheville 9-12
Weaverville Elementary School
10 
8.5 miles Weaverville 2-4
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
8.5 miles Asheville PK-5
Candler Elementary School
8.6 miles Candler PK-4
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School
8.6 miles Asheville PK-4
Enka Intermediate School
9.2 miles Candler 5-6
Hominy Valley Elementary School
9.3 miles Candler K-4
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Erwin High School
5.6 miles PK-12
Erwin Middle School
5.8 miles 7-8
West Buncombe Elementary School
5.9 miles K-4
Eblen Intermediate School
6.0 miles 5-6
Johnston Elementary School
7.3 miles PK-4
Woodfin Elementary School
7.4 miles K-5
Emma Elementary School
8.0 miles K-4
Enka Middle School
8.1 miles 7-8
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
10 
8.1 miles 9-12
Weaverville Elementary School
10 
8.5 miles 2-4
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
8.5 miles PK-5
Candler Elementary School
8.6 miles PK-4
Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School
8.6 miles PK-4
Enka Intermediate School
9.2 miles 5-6
Hominy Valley Elementary School
9.3 miles K-4


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Francine Delany New School
9.0 miles Asheville K-8
The Franklin School of Innovation
9.6 miles Asheville 5-12
IC Imagine
11.2 miles Asheville K-12
Evergreen Community Charter School
12.6 miles Asheville K-8
ArtSpace Charter School
16.5 miles Swannanoa K-8
Shining Rock Classical Academy CFA
18.1 miles Waynesville K-1
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Francine Delany New School
9.0 miles K-8
The Franklin School of Innovation
9.6 miles 5-12
IC Imagine
11.2 miles K-12
Evergreen Community Charter School
12.6 miles K-8
ArtSpace Charter School
16.5 miles K-8
Shining Rock Classical Academy CFA
18.1 miles K-1