LEADS Primary Charter School

www.shawanoschools.com

Charter School 81 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

LEADS Primary Charter School is a specialized public charter school located in Shawano, Wisconsin, operating under the umbrella of the Shawano School District. The school is designed to provide an alternative, student-centered learning environment that focuses on individual growth, hands-on experiences, and a strong sense of community. By utilizing the charter model, the school is able to implement unique instructional strategies tailored to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of its primary-grade students, fostering an atmosphere where children can develop a love for learning in a supportive setting.

The school emphasizes a close partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. With its commitment to the district’s mission of academic excellence, LEADS provides a structured yet flexible curriculum that prepares students for future educational success. Families interested in enrollment or learning more about the school’s specific educational philosophy and daily operations can find further information through the official Shawano School District website.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

40.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEADS Primary Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	10

White
55 (67.9 %)
Two or More
12 (14.8 %)
American Indian
10 (12.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.7 %)
Black
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shawano School District
Phone:	(715)524-2134
Website:	http://www.shawanoschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 2