At a glance
Reported students
176
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana other enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 107 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
383
East Leesville Early Childhood Center: 176 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 152
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.6:1
What the reported data says about East Leesville Early Childhood Center
East Leesville Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Leesville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Vernon Parish. NCES reports 176 students for 2024–25.
Among 107 combined / other schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below the Louisiana median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.9%) and Black (35.8%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Leesville Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic4%
- Black35.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial17.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vernon Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
127 reported students
Simpson High School
Other · Grades PK–12
252 reported students
Hornbeck High School
Other · Grades PK–12
335 reported students
Hicks High School
Other · Grades PK–12
336 reported students
Evans High School
Other · Grades PK–12
364 reported students
Pitkin High School
Other · Grades PK–12
387 reported students
Public schools near East Leesville Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville High School High · Vernon Parish | 09–12 | 748 | 0.2 mi |
| Leesville Junior High School Middle · Vernon Parish | 07–08 | 421 | 0.3 mi |
| Vernon Middle School Middle · Vernon Parish | 05–06 | 372 | 0.9 mi |
| West Leesville Elementary School Elementary · Vernon Parish | KG–04 | 643 | 1.5 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School Elementary · Vernon Parish | KG–04 | 675 | 4.5 mi |
| North Early Childhood Center Other · Vernon Parish | PK–PK | 127 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Leesville Early Childhood Center
What grades does East Leesville Early Childhood Center serve?
East Leesville Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Vernon Parish.
How many students attend East Leesville Early Childhood Center?
East Leesville Early Childhood Center reported 176 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 107 Louisiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 152 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Leesville Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 176 students and 22.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Leesville Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Leesville Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vernon Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Leesville Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Leesville Early Childhood Center in?
East Leesville Early Childhood Center is part of Vernon Parish, based in Leesville, LA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Leesville Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leesville High School (0.2 mi), Leesville Junior High School (0.3 mi), Vernon Middle School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.