Leonidas School (Closed 2023)

30945 Church St
Leonidas, MI 49066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leonidas School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(20-21)
40-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leonidas School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40-59%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leonidas School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Leonidas School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Leonidas School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Leonidas School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Leonidas School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Leonidas School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leonidas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leonidas School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Leonidas School?
30 students attend Leonidas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Leonidas School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonidas School?
Leonidas School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonidas School offer ?
Leonidas School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonidas School part of?
Leonidas School is part of Colon Community School District.

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