Ari Cohen, Principal
Main Office: 919-870-4200
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Home
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About Our School
Welcome to Leesville Road Elementary School. Opening in 1992, LES has proudly served the Leesville Community for over 30 years.
Leesville Rd. Elementary values partnerships between home, school, and the community at large, and strives to broaden opportunity, champion inclusivity, and enrich learning outcomes; we are committed to empowering our students to become empathetic, critical thinkers, capable of fostering new and creative ideas. We embrace character traits and intrinsic qualities, essential for success at and beyond LES… Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Empathy. The PRIDE Starts Here Leesville!
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School Calendar
Our School Community
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Academic Excellence
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The challenge was set, and our Cubs delivered!
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Hands-on events and experiences!
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Students are recognized each quarter.
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A great place to work and learn based on feedback from our staff!
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Expanded opportunities for students to explore new interests.
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating PRIDE throughout the school!
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Overall EOG proficiency rate of 86.5% for the 2025-2026 school year.
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A special group who have spent their entire K-12 educational journey in the Leesville Road schools.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
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The Noblitts
"The sense of community, the care and dedication of the teachers and staff, and the way students are known and encouraged sets the tone for everything that follows. Our kids have always felt like they belong here."
LES Family
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The Owens
"As a parent, it is important to know that your child is safe, supported, and truly cared about. LES has given our family more than a great education. It has given our children a place to feel valued and discover their potential."
LES Family
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The Simpsons
"Our two children attended kindergarten through 5th grade successfully and have been well prepared for middle school and high school. The community is supportive and the teachers are amazing."
LES Staff and Family