LEASURE (MAY B.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christina School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 447 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Leasure (May B.) Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

May B. Leasure Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Christina School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the needs of a wide range of academic backgrounds, often supported by community involvement and parent engagement programs.

Beyond the classroom, Leasure Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and safe. The school faculty works collaboratively to provide a supportive atmosphere, offering various resources and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a strong connection between the home and the school, Leasure strives to create a stable, encouraging foundation that helps each student reach their full potential within the local Newark community.

For more information, contact Leasure (May B.) Elementary School at (302) 454-2103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702
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LEASURE (MAY B.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, DE with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 447 students

Black or African American
65.1%
White
14.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.