Public School Review - Established 2003

Pickering Elementary School vs. West Leesville Elementary School

Should you attend Pickering Elementary School or West Leesville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Pickering Elementary School
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Leesville Elementary School
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pickering Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades 1-4, West Leesville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
1-4
Total Students
599 students
572 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Leesville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickering Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Leesville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickering Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Leesville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickering Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Leesville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#395 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#739 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickering Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Leesville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in LA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Leesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Leesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickering Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Leesville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pickering Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Leesville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
76
-
Grade 1 Students
83
142
Grade 2 Students
79
156
Grade 3 Students
73
136
Grade 4 Students
63
138
Grade 5 Students
92
-
Grade 6 Students
98
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickering Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Leesville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vernon Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Leesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Leesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickering Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Leesville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vernon Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE