Leeds Elementary School
Tel:
(410)996-5070
- Leeds Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Leeds Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Leeds Elementary School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 384 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leeds Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leeds Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #638 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 16% |
| Black | 3% | 34% |
| White | 84% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cecil County Public Schools School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leeds Elementary School is Elkton High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cherry Hill Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kenmore Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elkton Kenmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 310 students
2.7 miles
2475 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)996-5060 2.7 PK-5 310 - Elkton Cherry Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 426 students
2.8 miles
2535 Singerly Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)996-5020 2.8 6-8 426 - Elkton Elkton High School Grades: 9-12 | 982 students
3.5 miles
110 James St
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)996-5000 3.5 9-12 982 - North East Bay View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
3.6 miles
910 North East Rd
North East, MD 21901
(410)996-6230 3.6 PK-5 591 - Elkton Cecil County School Of Technology Vocational School
3.6 miles
912 Appleton Rd
Elkton, MD 21921
(410)996-6250 3.6 n/a n/a
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