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
6%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
17%
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Math Proficiency
6%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
30
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Full Time Teachers
30
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
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College Prep
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
8.1%
State Average
43%
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Math
6.4%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
364:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.8%
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Female
45.2%
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Black
85.4%
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Hispanic
12.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/20/2025
Nice students and teachers in this school
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
List Price Range
$119K - $617K
Homes For Sale
40
Average Home Value
$298,924
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,154 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
72.9%
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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 to 12th
- Public
- 9th
- 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
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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 11:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Leland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $298,924. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel Safe Academy West, Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leland Elementary School.