Leeds Elementary School

www.leedsk12.org

625 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Leeds Elementary School, located at 950 Ashville Road in Leeds, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Leeds City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, focusing on core academic development, character building, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a balanced curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while emphasizing the importance of community and personal growth in the early stages of education.

Beyond its academic mission, Leeds Elementary plays an active role in the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes its official website to keep stakeholders informed about educational resources, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for all students in the Leeds area.

625

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leeds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	88
Black	165
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
358 (57.3 %)
Black
165 (26.4 %)
Hispanic
88 (14.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leeds City
Phone:	(205)699-4500
Website:	http://www.leedsk12.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 156