Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Summary:

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, Delaware, serving 335 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Christina School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, consistently low academic performance, and high rates of chronic absenteeism.

Leasure Elementary's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is well below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.42% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.45%. The school's ranking of 80 out of 106 Delaware elementary schools and its 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years further highlight its struggles. Notably, the school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Leasure Elementary's challenges are significant, some nearby schools within the Christina School District, such as Keene (William B.) Elementary School and Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, have significantly higher academic achievement and better school rankings. The high percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as the high rate of chronic absenteeism at Leasure Elementary, may be contributing factors to its lower performance, and further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and community engagement could provide insights into ways to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1015 Church Road
       Newark, DE  19702


(302) 454-2103

District: Christina School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,320 Help


Students who attend Leasure (May B.) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kirk (George V.) Middle School
High:    Christiana High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.8%
Hispanic:
15.2%
White:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leasure (May B.) Elementary School ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 13th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Christina School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (67.8%), Hispanic (15.2%), White (12.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 6th best among 14 elementary schools in the Christina School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is $20,320, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Christina School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leasure (May B.) Elementary School 80th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Leasure (May B.) Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Christina School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Christina School District 18th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 30.03 70th 91 23.1%
2012 34.38 70th 90 22.2%
2013 35.04 66th 91 27.5%
2015 38.90 69th 108 36.1%
2016 35.71 61st 86 29.1%
2017 31.37 62nd 86 27.9%
2018 20.17 67th 85 21.2%
2019 29.05 77th 105 26.7%
2021 25.26 71st 95 25.3%
2022 27.41 72nd 104 30.8%
2023 24.89 73rd 103 29.1%
2024 24.10 80th 106 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.13 51st 92 44.6%
2022 40.55 38th 62 38.7%
2023 44.14 39th 66 40.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.55 70th 99 29.3%
2022 21.88 74th 90 17.8%
2023 27.36 72nd 89 19.1%
2024 25.08 73rd 97 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.55 80th 99 19.2%
2022 45.84 46th 90 48.9%
2023 31.22 60th 89 32.6%
2024 17.84 84th 97 13.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.93 41st 72 43.1%
2021 37.62 14th 22 36.4%
2022 40.72 39th 60 35.0%
2023 43.15 33rd 60 45.0%
2024 40.06 42nd 62 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 124 7 16 3 n/a n/a 0 586
1989 459 163 10 14 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1990 394 134 20 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 560
1991 362 151 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1992 377 152 20 7 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 388 141 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 316 177 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 342 180 14 20 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 342 180 14 20 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 397 253 12 22 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 338 224 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 362 248 10 26 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 376 273 15 33 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 356 271 21 39 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 275 306 20 57 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2003 275 306 20 57 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2004 256 313 23 56 1 n/a n/a 0 649
2005 249 338 26 59 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 248 334 34 57 2 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 217 342 20 69 4 n/a n/a 0 652
2008 202 367 22 66 5 n/a n/a 0 662
2009 196 371 32 84 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2010 113 325 32 54 4 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 112 360 34 73 5 0 7 0 591
2012 93 335 24 70 3 0 19 0 544
2013 82 333 16 70 3 0 22 0 526
2014 93 366 10 68 3 2 26 0 568
2015 92 373 13 77 2 1 26 0 584
2016 95 358 12 75 1 1 22 0 564
2017 76 324 11 65 0 1 20 0 497
2018 66 291 6 63 0 1 20 0 447
2019 56 271 9 66 0 1 22 0 425
2020 58 262 8 59 0 0 22 0 409
2021 57 260 9 55 0 0 17 0 398
2022 56 200 10 52 0 1 15 0 334
2023 41 227 4 51 0 0 12 0 335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 31.0 18.9 34.3
1989 646 32.0 20.1 28.3
1990 560 32.0 17.5 18.9
1991 541 28.0 19.3 21.3
1992 556 29.0 19.1 23.4
1993 561 29.0 19.3 34.8
1994 515 29.5 17.5 31.1
1995 557 29.0 19.2 34.5
1996 557 29.0 19.2 34.5
1997 685 31.0 22.1 30.9
1998 590 30.0 19.7 30.8
1999 646 34.0 19.0 42.6
2000 697 39.0 17.9 38.9
2001 687 45.0 15.3 35.8
2002 659 44.0 15.0 41.1
2003 659 44.0 15.0 41.1
2004 649 39.0 16.6 33.9
2005 673 42.5 15.8 43.8
2006 675 44.0 15.3 41
2007 652 37.5 17.4 40.5
2008 662 38.0 17.4 39.9
2009 687 40.8 16.8 56.3
2010 528 38.0 13.8 62.5
2011 591 40.0 14.7 62.6
2012 544 37.0 14.7 65.3
2013 526 33.0 15.9 66.5
2014 568 34.0 16.7 44.4
2015 584 39.0 14.9 38.2
2016 564 33.0 17.0 48.8
2017 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2018 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
2019 425 33.0 12.8 n/a
2020 409 33.0 12.3 n/a
2021 398 31.0 12.8 n/a
2022 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2023 335 30.0 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 31.0 18.9 34.3
1989 646 32.0 20.1 28.3
1990 560 32.0 17.5 18.9
1991 541 28.0 19.3 21.3
1992 556 29.0 19.1 23.4
1993 561 29.0 19.3 34.8
1994 515 29.5 17.5 31.1
1995 557 29.0 19.2 34.5
1996 557 29.0 19.2 34.5
1997 685 31.0 22.1 30.9
1998 590 30.0 19.7 30.8
1999 646 34.0 19.0 42.6
2000 697 39.0 17.9 38.9
2001 687 45.0 15.3 35.8
2002 659 44.0 15.0 41.1
2003 659 44.0 15.0 41.1
2004 649 39.0 16.6 33.9
2005 673 42.5 15.8 43.8
2006 675 44.0 15.3 41
2007 652 37.5 17.4 40.5
2008 662 38.0 17.4 39.9
2009 687 40.8 16.8 56.3
2010 528 38.0 13.8 62.5
2011 591 40.0 14.7 62.6
2012 544 37.0 14.7 65.3
2013 526 33.0 15.9 66.5
2014 568 34.0 16.7 44.4
2015 584 39.0 14.9 38.2
2016 564 33.0 17.0 48.8
2017 497 34.0 14.6 n/a
2018 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
2019 425 33.0 12.8 n/a
2020 409 33.0 12.3 n/a
2021 398 31.0 12.8 n/a
2022 334 28.0 11.9 n/a
2023 335 30.0 11.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $861 (4.2%) $24,071 (118.5%) $20,320

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 103 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)4426.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)4532.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)5641.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)54.835.1
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)38.629
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)41.833.1
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)4020.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)44.432.4
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)4033.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Christina School District)47.141.1
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leasure (May B.) Elementary School)2513.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Christina School District)38.227.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425335
 21.2%
African American271227
 16.2%
American Indian00
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic6651
 22.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5641
 26.8%
Two or More Races2212
 45.5%


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Students who attend Leasure (May B.) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kirk (George V.) Middle School
High : Christiana High School

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Delaware elementary schools.

Students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School are 68% African American, 15% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Leasure (May B.) Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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