Leal Elementary School
Tel:
(217) 384-3618
Leal Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Leal Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Leal Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Leal Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Leal Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Leal Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1558 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 42% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 2% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Urbana 116 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Leal Elementary School is Urbana High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Urbana Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Urbana Urbana Gerber School
0.1 miles
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064 0.1 n/a n/a - Urbana Urbana High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,185 student
0.3 miles
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505 0.3 9-12 1,185 - Urbana Urbana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
0.4 miles
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685 0.4 6-8 940 - Urbana University Of Illinois High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 290 students
0.8 miles
1212 W Springfield
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870 0.8 8-12 290 - Urbana Wiley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
0.8 miles
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670 0.8 K-5 274
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