Leonard Wesson Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
98%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leonard Wesson Elementary School?
601 students attend Leonard Wesson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Leonard Wesson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard Wesson Elementary School?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonard Wesson Elementary School offer ?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leonard Wesson Elementary School part of?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
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