Leland Elementary School

Leland Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
512 S Lavergne Ave,  Chicago, IL
Austin Neighborhood
Chicago Public Schools
3.7
380 Students
C-
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Loretta Brown-lawrence
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
1%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
1%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
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
Test Scores
2
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Black
94.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/20/2025
Nice students and teachers in this school
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1.0 parent
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...
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5.0 parent
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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Leland Elementary School

Leland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 1% are proficient in reading. Leland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $282,021. Discover additional schools in the area, like Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center, Douglass Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leland Elementary School.

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