Serving 174 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Leonard Elementary School's ranking?
East Leonard Elementary School is ranked #2641 out of 3,025 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 35% 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?
174 students attend East Leonard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of East Leonard Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Leonard Elementary School?
East Leonard Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Leonard Elementary School offer ?
East Leonard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Leonard Elementary School part of?
East Leonard Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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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