Summary:
The city of Leicester, North Carolina is home to a single elementary school, Leicester Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school faces significant challenges, with lower-than-average test scores and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Leicester Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 82.02% of students identifying as white. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the Buncombe County Schools and North Carolina state averages, particularly in 3rd grade Math (39.5%) and Reading (27.6%). The school's 4th grade Math proficiency rate (56.5%) is closer to the county and state averages, but the 4th grade Reading proficiency rate (46.8%) is still lower.
The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.03%) at Leicester Elementary suggests a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This may contribute to the school's lower test scores, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 933 out of 1,514 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,145 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, further highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by its diverse learners.
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