Leesburg Elementary School

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Leesburg Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Leesburg, Indiana, serving students within the Wawasee Community School Corporation. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding area, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a smaller, rural district, the school typically fosters a close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate to support the developmental needs of young learners.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Indiana state academic standards while promoting a supportive classroom culture. Beyond standard instruction, Leesburg Elementary focuses on creating a positive school climate that encourages student participation and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and offering opportunities for enrichment, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, serving as a central hub for the local Leesburg community.

567

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leesburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	169
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
370 (65.3%)
Hispanic
169 (29.8%)
Two or More
20 (3.5%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Warsaw Community Schools
Phone:	(574)453-4121
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 80