Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

1015 Church Road
Newark, DE 19702

www.christinak12.org/LeasureES

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

335

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	51
Black	227
Asian	4
Two or More	12

Black
227 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
51 (15.2 %)
White
41 (12.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2103
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/LeasureES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59