George Leland Elementary School serves the neighborhood of Austin with a STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math, curriculum for preschool through eighth grade students.
Committed to assisting students with different learning needs, the staff at Leland Elementary School emphasize reading, math, science, engineering and technology to develop problem-solving and communication skills. The school strives to make students college-ready, helping them to maximize potential and learn self-respect.
George Leland Elementary's athletic, after-school and extracurricular programs contribute to students' physical and emotional well-being. School sports teams include basketball, volleyball and cheerleading.
Science clubs encourage intellectual discovery and critical thinking outside the classroom, while art and dance groups allow students to express their creativity and budding talents. Leland Elementary School works to engage the neighborhood, hosting an annual "Back to School Bash" for parents and children.
Leland Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
512 S Lavergne Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Loretta Brown-lawrence
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
1%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
1%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
364:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Black
94.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/26/2023
This elementary school is out of control the staff and the kid's there. I do not recommend this elementary school at all. School work test scores attendance all below average, Out of control fighting everyday selling drugs in the school using drugs in the school Just ridiculous out of control.. cps...
9/19/2018
My ears eyes and nose rates this a five star at its highest because of it morale standards
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Austin
List Price Range
$105K - $600K
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$266,294
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,057 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Austin Town Hall Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Moore Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Hazelnut Park
- Playground
LaFollette Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Austin Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Waterpark
Columbus Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Golf
Levin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Hubbard Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Galewood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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