Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leasure (May B.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leasure (May B.) Elementary School serves the southeast part of Newark, DE, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 1.3 miles and the furthest edge located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leasure (May B.) Elementary School's ranking?
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Leasure (May B.) Elementary School often compared to?
Leasure (May B.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oberle (William) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Leasure (May B.) Elementary School?
316 students attend Leasure (May B.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leasure (May B.) Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leasure (May B.) Elementary School?
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leasure (May B.) Elementary School offer ?
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leasure (May B.) Elementary School part of?
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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