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Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School (Closed 2011)

20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
75-79%
78%
(09-10)
75-79%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
98%
20%
White
(09-10)
1%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School?
314 students attend Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School offer ?
Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School part of?
Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School is part of Southfield Public School District.

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