West Leonard School serves 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Leonard School?
161 students attend West Leonard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of West Leonard School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Leonard School?
West Leonard School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Leonard School offer ?
West Leonard School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Leonard School part of?
West Leonard School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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