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Very Good

#65 of 219 schools in DE

Top 29% in state

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School

Elementary School · Christina School District

1015 Church Road, Newark, DE 19702

Enrollment

328

Student-Teacher

10.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#65 of 219

In Newark

#15 of 28

public schools

In district

#14 of 27

Christina School District

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Leasure (may B.) Elementary School

7.3/10

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About Leasure (may B.) Elementary School

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District. Leasure (may B.) Elementary School serves approximately 328 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Leasure (may B.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Leasure (may B.) Elementary School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.5
  • DE avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.6% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$33,954
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School — Students at Leasure (may B.) Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
40.6%
ELA
46.1%
2016
Math
38.1%
ELA
47.6%
2017
Math
34.7%
ELA
45.7%
2018
Math
34.9%
ELA
39.4%
2019
Math
40.3%
ELA
40.6%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
16.9%
ELA
32.3%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37.8%
2023
Math
25.1%
ELA
29.8%
2024
Math
27.6%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
28.3%
ELA
33.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.

How Leasure (may B.) Elementary School Compares

See how Leasure (may B.) Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
71th percentile in DE
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1015 Church Road, Newark, DE 19702

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Leasure (may B.) Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF DELAWARE (rated 9.2/10, 3.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Keene (William B.) Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Oberle (William) Elementary School Bear 0.9 mi 8.0
LEARNING EXPRESS ACADEMY Newark 1.2 mi 7.1
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Newark 1.7 mi 7.7
RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bear 1.6 mi 5.4
RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bear 1.8 mi 8.0
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary Bear 2.7 mi 6.0
FAIRWINDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bear 2.4 mi 7.5
Academia Antonia Alonso Newark 2.9 mi 6.2
CARAVEL ACADEMY Bear 2.4 mi 6.4
TARBIYAH SCHOOL Newark 2.5 mi 9.1
Christiana High School Newark 3.1 mi 8.3
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Newark 3.3 mi 9.3
Keene (William B.) Elementary School Newark 2.8 mi 8.1
AQUINAS ACADEMY Bear 3.5 mi 6.5
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Newark 3.3 mi 7.4
ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF DELAWARE Newark 3.9 mi 9.2
Christina Early Education Center Newark 3.8 mi 6.1
Delaware School for the Deaf Newark 3.9 mi 4.9
Kirk (George V.) Middle School Newark 3.9 mi 6.7
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Newark 4.1 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,304

Median Home Value

$331,200

Median Rent

$1,549/mo

Population

56,049

College Educated

39.8%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

25.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

36.8

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School Rating
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School New Castle, DE 7.3
Richey Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.4
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Newark, DE 7.1
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center Middletown, DE 7.5
Seaford Central Elementary School Seaford, DE 7.6
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Newark, DE 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leasure (may B.) Elementary School

What grades does Leasure (may B.) Elementary School serve?

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Leasure (may B.) Elementary School?

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leasure (may B.) Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leasure (may B.) Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leasure (may B.) Elementary School rank in DE?

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School ranks #65 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Leasure (may B.) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leasure (may B.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Leasure (may B.) Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leasure (may B.) Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leasure (may B.) Elementary School a charter school?

No, Leasure (may B.) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leasure (may B.) Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Leasure (may B.) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%

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