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Leonard Wesson Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2813 S Meridian St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Leonard Wesson Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
37%
Black
98%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leon School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leonard Wesson Elementary School?
601 students attend Leonard Wesson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Leonard Wesson Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard Wesson Elementary School?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonard Wesson Elementary School offer ?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leonard Wesson Elementary School part of?
Leonard Wesson Elementary School is part of Leon School District.

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