David Leech Elementary School

Summary:

David Leech Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, serving 300 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leechburg Area School District, which is ranked 116 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

David Leech Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores, with 63.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (compared to 53% statewide) and 86.5% proficient or better in Science (compared to 65.8% statewide). The school's Math performance is also noteworthy, with 47.9% of students proficient or better, higher than the state average of 40.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families at 29.33%, significantly lower than nearby Martin School (99.35%) and Roy A. Hunt Elementary School (100%).

David Leech Elementary School also stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Highlands Early Childhood Center (14.1) and Bon Air Elementary School (15.8). The school has shown steady improvement over time, moving from 917 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 610 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, and its performance is particularly noteworthy for low-income and disabled student populations, which rank in the top 10% and top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Siberian Ave
       Leechburg, PA  15656-1278


(724) 845-6071

District: Leechburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,077 Help


Students who attend David Leech Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Leechburg Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Two or more races:
7.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.7% Help


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Compare Details David Leech Elementary School ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (7.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David Leech Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David Leech Elementary School is $19,077.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David Leech Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks David Leech Elementary School 610th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See David Leech Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Leechburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Leechburg Area School District 116th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for David Leech Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.16 274th 1302 79.0%
2004 73.90 367th 1308 71.9%
2005 65.94 505th 1299 61.1%
2006 53.60 873rd 1545 43.5%
2007 47.50 1004th 1555 35.4%
2008 48.88 998th 1551 35.7%
2009 48.15 1022nd 1549 34.0%
2010 54.62 918th 1579 41.9%
2011 51.22 1000th 1597 37.4%
2012 59.16 849th 1599 46.9%
2013 57.47 832nd 1519 45.2%
2014 51.40 914th 1467 37.7%
2015 58.86 729th 1474 50.5%
2016 59.48 765th 1554 50.8%
2017 48.77 946th 1547 38.8%
2018 49.81 920th 1530 39.9%
2019 50.53 917th 1544 40.6%
2021 57.75 685th 1433 52.2%
2022 72.19 449th 1534 70.7%
2023 72.11 449th 1534 70.7%
2024 64.26 610th 1526 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.18 62nd 1414 95.6%
2024 82.84 143rd 1432 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.95 697th 1488 53.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.37 327th 1084 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.74 534th 1495 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at David Leech Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.53 454th 1236 63.3%
2024 44.47 745th 1229 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 David Leech Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 254 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1989 246 9 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 251 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 262 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1992 261 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 243 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 250
1994 230 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 144 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 147
1996 144 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 147
1997 413 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 391 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 421 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 390 12 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 391 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 413 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 413 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 412 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 372 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2006 365 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 362 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 441 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 414 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 392 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 424 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 444
2012 391 17 2 3 0 0 0 0 413
2013 416 13 0 4 0 0 0 0 433
2014 410 10 3 6 0 0 0 0 429
2015 384 12 3 6 0 0 0 0 405
2016 378 15 3 5 1 0 0 0 402
2017 344 13 3 6 1 0 0 0 367
2018 308 11 2 5 1 0 2 0 329
2019 315 11 1 3 1 0 2 0 333
2020 300 10 2 3 0 1 8 0 324
2021 272 12 1 4 0 1 2 0 292
2022 260 4 0 6 0 0 16 0 286
2023 271 5 0 5 0 0 19 0 300
2024 288 3 0 5 0 0 23 0 319

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 David Leech Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1989 258 17.5 14.7 n/a
1990 257 17.5 14.6 0
1991 268 17.5 15.3 n/a
1992 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1993 250 11.0 22.7 n/a
1994 232 12.0 19.3 n/a
1995 147 8.0 18.4 n/a
1996 147 8.0 18.4 n/a
1997 421 27.0 15.6 n/a
1998 402 26.0 15.5 n/a
1999 430 26.5 16.2 n/a
2000 408 26.5 15.4 32.8
2001 406 25.5 15.9 26.8
2002 422 27.0 15.6 27.5
2003 422 27.0 15.6 27.5
2004 425 28.0 15.2 26.1
2005 381 26.2 14.5 30.4
2006 371 26.9 13.8 42.3
2007 367 25.4 14.4 30.5
2008 450 30.0 15.0 36.7
2009 421 28.0 15.0 36.3
2010 411 28.5 14.4 38.2
2011 444 28.6 15.5 33.1
2012 413 26.3 15.6 39.2
2013 433 27.3 15.8 43.2
2014 429 29.3 14.6 37.3
2015 405 28.0 14.4 44.7
2016 402 28.0 14.3 54
2017 367 30.2 12.1 46.9
2018 329 27.5 11.9 49.5
2019 333 27.5 12.0 99.7
2020 324 27.5 11.7 74.1
2021 292 27.5 10.6 47.3
2022 286 24.0 11.9 37.8
2023 300 22.8 13.1 29.3
2024 319 23.8 13.3 19.7

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 David Leech Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1989 258 17.5 14.7 n/a
1990 257 17.5 14.6 0
1991 268 17.5 15.3 n/a
1992 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1993 250 11.0 22.7 n/a
1994 232 12.0 19.3 n/a
1995 147 8.0 18.4 n/a
1996 147 8.0 18.4 n/a
1997 421 27.0 15.6 n/a
1998 402 26.0 15.5 n/a
1999 430 26.5 16.2 n/a
2000 408 26.5 15.4 32.8
2001 406 25.5 15.9 26.8
2002 422 27.0 15.6 27.5
2003 422 27.0 15.6 27.5
2004 425 28.0 15.2 26.1
2005 381 26.2 14.5 30.4
2006 371 26.9 13.8 42.3
2007 367 25.4 14.4 30.5
2008 450 30.0 15.0 36.7
2009 421 28.0 15.0 36.3
2010 411 28.5 14.4 38.2
2011 444 28.6 15.5 33.1
2012 413 26.3 15.6 39.2
2013 433 27.3 15.8 43.2
2014 429 29.3 14.6 37.3
2015 405 28.0 14.4 44.7
2016 402 28.0 14.3 54
2017 367 30.2 12.1 46.9
2018 329 27.5 11.9 49.5
2019 333 27.5 12.0 99.7
2020 324 27.5 11.7 74.1
2021 292 27.5 10.6 47.3
2022 286 24.0 11.9 37.8
2023 300 22.8 13.1 29.3
2024 319 23.8 13.3 19.7

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 David Leech Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (4.9%) $16,497 (95.1%) $17,339
2020 $171 (1.4%) $12,258 (98.6%) $12,429
2021 $1,065 (5.8%) $17,187 (94.2%) $18,251
2022 $3,789 (19.9%) $15,288 (80.1%) $19,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on David Leech Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 917th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 449th of 1534 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (David Leech Elementary School)48.381.8
 33.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (David Leech Elementary School)62.172.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (David Leech Elementary School)36.241.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (David Leech Elementary School)70.288.2
 18%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (David Leech Elementary School)65.954.9
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (David Leech Elementary School)52.747.5
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (David Leech Elementary School)67.377.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (David Leech Elementary School)46.358.2
 11.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (David Leech Elementary School)70.288.2
 18%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (David Leech Elementary School)6567.8
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students333300
 9.9%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White315271
 14%
Two or More Races219
 850%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%29.3%
 70.4%


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Students who attend David Leech Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Leechburg Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 319 students attended David Leech Elementary School.

Students at David Leech Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

David Leech Elementary School ranks 610th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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