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#636 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 35% in state

Leo Elementary School

Middle School · East Allen County Schools · Leo, IN

An East Allen County Schools middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.

14811 Wayne St, Leo, IN 46765

  • Math 57% vs IN 43% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$12,318
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at Leo Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
43%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
64%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 38 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leo Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low190/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,114

Median home value

$281,900

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

94.7%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Cedar Creek Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition4.51–82.4 mi96Compare →
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Westridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition3.21–83.2 mi69Compare →
Cuba Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–124.6 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

East Allen County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#5 of 14
District spending per student
$12,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leo Elementary School is listed in East Allen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leo Elementary School

Leo Elementary School is a public middle school in Leo, IN, part of East Allen County Schools, serving approximately 636 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leo Elementary School

What grades does Leo Elementary School serve?

Leo Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Leo Elementary School?

Leo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leo Elementary School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leo Elementary School rank in IN?

Leo Elementary School ranks #636 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Leo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Leo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Leo Elementary School a charter school?

No, Leo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Leo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo Elementary School?

22.5% of students at Leo Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Allen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
Area population (ZIP 46765)
5,972
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46765; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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