Leeds Elementary School

Leeds Elementary School serves students in grades 2 through 5 in the suburban community of Leeds, Alabama, part of Jefferson County. With an enrollment of 635 students and 28 full-time teachers, the school operates at a student-teacher ratio of 22.7 to 1, which is on the higher end for an elementary setting. Academically, Leeds Elementary earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10, placing it in the 43rd percentile among Alabama's 1,330 ranked schools.

Reading and ELA show a stronger foundation, with 62% of students performing at or above proficiency, while math scores reflect meaningful room for growth, with 37% of students reaching proficiency — an area worth exploring with teachers if academic support is a priority for your family. The school sits within the 35094 ZIP code, a suburban area with a population of just over 15,000 residents. The surrounding community reflects a stable economic base, with a median household income of $74,340 and a median home value of $222,200.

The local poverty rate sits at 12.6%, and roughly 29% of adults in the area hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Leeds itself has the feel of a close-knit suburban town on the eastern edge of the greater Birmingham metro, offering families a quieter setting while remaining connected to a larger regional community.

The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.