Leary Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Leary Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
90-94%
76%
(10-11)
75-79%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
80%
60%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Leary Elementary School?
367 students attend Leary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Leary Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leary Elementary School?
Leary Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leary Elementary School offer ?
Leary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leary Elementary School part of?
Leary Elementary School is part of Centennial School District.

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