Leonard Elementary School

www.ovidelsie.org

311 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Leonard Elementary School is a public school located in Ovid, Michigan, serving as part of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district. Situated on Mabbit Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding rural community. As a member of the Ovid-Elsie district, Leonard Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young students develop academic skills and personal character during their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, which aims to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for future success. By integrating core curriculum standards with a community-focused approach, Leonard Elementary strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website at [http://www.ovidelsie.org](http://www.ovidelsie.org).

311

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leonard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Two or More	12

White
287 (92.3 %)
Two or More
12 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Phone:	(989)834-5029
Website:	http://www.ovidelsie.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 115

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 77