Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Leonard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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East Leonard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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East Leonard Elementary School's student population of 167 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
East Leonard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Leonard Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2683 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
54%
18%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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East Leonard Elementary School is ranked #2683 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend East Leonard Elementary School?
167 students attend East Leonard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Leonard Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Leonard Elementary School?
East Leonard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Leonard Elementary School offer ?
East Leonard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Leonard Elementary School part of?
East Leonard Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is East Leonard Elementary School located?
East Leonard Elementary School is located in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Belknap Lookout.
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