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Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

1015 Church Road, Newark, DE, 19702

About Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is a public school for kids in grades K–5 in Newark, Delaware, which is a big suburb. The school has about 328 students and 32 full-time equivalent teachers, which is better than the district average. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1. The student body is made up of 48% women and 52% men. The school has a diverse student body, with 89% of students being minorities. Recent performance data shows that 22% of students at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School did well in Math and 37% did well in Reading/ELA. These rates are lower than the state averages, but they do show what is happening in school right now. The school focuses on basic reading and writing skills, as well as extra learning in science, technology, and the arts, all in a welcoming environment. Even though the per-pupil spending numbers aren't for each school, the district-level funding helps pay for teaching and resources for students. The suburban community around the school helps make it a structured and engaging place to learn. Leasure (May B.) Elementary School is a diverse and caring place to learn, with small class sizes that let students grow academically and get involved in the community.

Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1015 Church Road, Newark, DE, 19702

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Phone

(302) 454-2103

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 37% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
328
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 64 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leasure (May B.) Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 11.28%
Asian 3.05%
Hispanic 13.72%
Black 67.38%
Two+ Races 4.27%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
11.28%
Asian
3.05%
Hispanic
13.72%
Black
67.38%
Two+ Races
4.27%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 328
47.56%
156 Female
52.44%
172 Male

Student Population

328 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently Leasure Elementary School opened the "Imagination Station". It's a great new resource which can help kids be more creative and come up with new ideas. This cutting-edge maker space turns a regular classroom into a lively place where kids can explore, build, and come up with new ideas. The bright room has tools and materials for kids to use for engineering, digital storytelling, and hands-on art projects. The station offers project-based learning opportunities for all grades, from making simple machines out of recycled materials to beginner coding exercises.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs for families to get involved?

Ans. Yes, there are events all year round.

Q2. Are there clubs at the school?

Ans. There may be a number of extracurricular activities to choose from.

Q3. What grades do you teach?

Ans. Students in the early grades go.

Q4. Is it easy to get around?

Ans. There are bus services in mapped areas.

Q5. Are there services that help?

Ans. Yes, you can get help with schoolwork.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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