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Leon Elementary School

1226 Burdette St, Leon, WV 25123 · (304) 458-1710 · Mason County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL97 STUDENTS
Enrollment
97
Elementary
DISTRICT 279 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
11
Grade 1
13
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
14
Grade 4
14
Grade 5
6
Grade 6
9
Student demographics
White
98%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
57%
Female
43%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
37.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
17.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
97
-68 (-41%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 11.0:1
% White
98%
was 96%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Leon Elementary School

Leon Elementary School, a minimally staffed elementary-level community in Leon, West Virginia, one of the schools within Mason County Schools, instructs 97 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 283 students per school, that is 66% below typical.

Leon Elementary School is one of 11 schools operated by Mason County Schools, a district that works with 3,554 students overall.

On demographics, Leon Elementary School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Leon Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Mason County put median household earnings sit near $49,761, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. In all, Mason County runs 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,554 students), of which Leon Elementary School is one.

Roosevelt Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 9.2 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Leon Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Leon Elementary School's enrollment has declined 41% since 2018, when it stood at 165 (now 97). Class-load math has fell: from 11.0:1 in 2018 to 8.1:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Leon Elementary School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Mason County at a glance

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Population
25,043
Census ACS
Median income
$49,761
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,554 students

Quick facts

School name
Leon Elementary School
District
Mason County Schools
Address
1226 Burdette St, Leon, WV 25123
Phone
(304) 458-1710
County
Mason County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
97
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540078000616
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Leon Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Leon Elementary School?
Leon Elementary School enrolls approximately 97 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Leon Elementary School serve?
Leon Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Leon Elementary School is approximately 8.1:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Leon Elementary School?
At Leon Elementary School, the student body is approximately 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black.
What district is Leon Elementary School in?
Leon Elementary School is part of Mason County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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