We have the best teachers around,they are there for the children.The staff their works hard for the kids.My son loves to go to school in it because he has had rally great teacher. He loves to read thanks to Mrs. McCary.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I have had 2 children attend this school and now 2 grandchildren. I find the staff caring and ready to help. My children and grandchildren have gotten a firm foundation and a love of education from this school and all that works there.
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I think all concerned are great at this school. If you want to volunteer, they are very happy to have you. Just ask.
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Posted by a other on 05/28/09
Both of my children have went to this school. I think this is a great school and love the teachers. As in life you will have bad apples so to speak but most of the teachers are great!!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/09
I have to take offense with some of the reviews that are posted on here. The staff at this school has to be the most caring, compassionate, dedicated people that I have ever met. They go the extra mile to help students that need help, to engage the higher learning students in activities that challenge
... Read more them and to encourage each child in their individual learning styles. Not only is the staff caring but the principal and assistant principal have helped to institute new activities for the student body to further educate the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/18/08
If not for the parents, this school would be in serious trouble. The level of comitment by the staff is not acceptable. If your child attends this school, I urge you to visit as often as possible and take a really good look at the level of professionalism displayed by the staff. My child attended K-1
... Read more here under the recently transfered principal. Assuming her replacement could only be a step up, we began grade 2. It lasted just a few weeks, as the new Principal is even less interested in the children than the old one was, if you can imagine that. Those of you who know the old one, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I truly hope that enough parents will take a stand and get this school back on the track in which it used to follow. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
My child attended Leicester Elementary school last year and is entering the first grade. Her teacher did a wonderful job with her students and made my child want to learn. The teacher had an open door policy and I was able to talk to her when ever I had a question. The Principle was a no non sense
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Posted by a parent on 08/05/07
I hate to give this school such a low rating because I feel that most of the staff do the best they can with what they are given. The problem is with the Principal of this school. I do not believe she makes the best choices for her students and staff. She does not communicate well with the parents and
... Read more tends to avoid them. I believe her to be a person of great character personally, but not professionally. It is a shame that I cannot list specific details to verify what I am saying. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
I pulled my Kindergarten age child out of this school. I have a bright child that was being left behind. My child was bringing in homework every day that we would spend time going over, in addition to reading for an hour daily. We did flashcards, and workbooks together. Home was where she learned,
... Read more not in the classroom! I placed her into another school and she began to soar with the help of a teacher just spending time with her. Problems: Classroom size, children requiring constant discipline, teachers attention easily diverted, inexperienced teachers. Parent involvement and communication with school happenings was slack, almost as if the school could care less about parent involvement. I signed a form at the beginning of the school year to be a volunteer in the classroom. 100 days into a school year and Nothing! This is bad leadership in a community that Needs it. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
630
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
30
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Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Leicester schools — Leicester Elementary School is located at 31 Gilbert Rd, Leicester NC 28748. 31 Gilbert Rd is in the 28748 ZIP code in Leicester, NC The school district for Leicester Elementary School is the Buncombe County School District. Leicester Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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