Is Leland Elementary School a good school?

Leland Elementary School ranks 1035 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Leland Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Leland Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Leland Elementary School?

Students at Leland Elementary School are 77% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Leland Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Leland Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Leland High School

Leland Elementary School

Summary:

Leland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Leland, Illinois, with 173 students. The school is part of the Leland CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 525 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leland Elementary School's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 29.7% of students proficient or better in IAR/Mathematics compared to the state average of 28.4%. However, the school performs better in science, with 64.3% of students proficient or better in ISA/Science, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 19.3% in 2020-2021, with the current rate at 8.5%, which is still above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Indian Creek Elementary School, Leland Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Leland Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, suggesting inconsistent academic achievement. Despite the higher per-student spending at Leland Elementary School, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531-9400

(815) 495-3231

District: Leland CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
1035^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,841

Students who attend Leland Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Leland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Hispanic:

20.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leland Elementary School ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.4. (See more...)

Compare Details Leland Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.66. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Hispanic (20.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leland Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Leland Elementary School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leland Elementary School is $16,841.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leland Elementary School 1035^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Leland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Leland Elementary School 502^nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Leland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Leland CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Leland CUSD 1 525^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leland Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	57.67	1047^th	2020	48.2%
2004	29.66	1583^rd	2030	22.0%
2005	52.42	1171^st	2022	42.1%
2006	66.18	840^th	2086	59.7%
2007	63.99	914^th	2095	56.4%
2008	69.05	751^st	2092	64.1%
2009	74.00	600^th	2120	71.7%
2010	68.49	795^th	2139	62.8%
2011	69.74	751^st	2147	65.0%
2012	69.51	750^th	2166	65.4%
2013	62.05	885^th	2167	59.2%
2014	56.88	947^th	2093	54.8%
2015	40.91	1112^th	2052	45.8%
2016	17.64	1763^rd	2046	13.8%
2017	19.45	1698^th	2044	16.9%
2018	20.77	1623^rd	2037	20.3%
2019	40.55	1182^nd	2086	43.3%
2021	39.15	1074^th	1948	44.9%
2022	52.32	896^th	2082	57.0%
2023	44.95	1059^th	2077	49.0%
2024	45.40	1035^th	2067	49.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.10	1130^th	1816	37.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	30.17	1376^th	1964	29.9%
2019	36.54	1247^th	2019	38.2%
2022	43.35	1013^th	1970	48.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	7.87	1961^st	1972	0.6%
2019	37.37	1208^th	2019	40.2%
2021	39.37	950^th	1707	44.3%
2022	49.10	899^th	1977	54.5%
2023	45.66	978^th	1984	50.7%
2024	39.06	1108^th	1959	43.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	10.93	1392^nd	1463	4.9%
2019	24.62	1171^st	1462	19.9%
2021	30.80	960^th	1308	26.6%
2022	38.20	915^th	1425	35.8%
2023	26.90	1101^st	1419	22.4%
2024	32.79	987^th	1392	29.1%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leland Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	34.04	840^th	1185	29.1%
2004	49.89	692^nd	1204	42.5%
2005	59.87	579^th	1209	52.1%
2006	45.09	816^th	1272	35.8%
2007	61.63	575^th	1287	55.3%
2008	61.66	591^st	1293	54.3%
2009	59.53	619^th	1318	53.0%
2010	75.66	302^nd	1327	77.2%
2011	78.01	243^rd	1344	81.9%
2012	58.40	640^th	1365	53.1%
2013	79.25	245^th	1367	82.1%
2014	64.98	442^nd	1322	66.6%
2015	38.98	733^rd	1302	43.7%
2016	38.64	756^th	1294	41.6%
2017	48.05	618^th	1293	52.2%
2018	46.27	656^th	1293	49.3%
2019	33.37	879^th	1356	35.2%
2021	41.76	626^th	1241	49.6%
2022	59.30	452^nd	1369	67.0%
2023	65.33	386^th	1367	71.8%
2024	56.66	502^nd	1363	63.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.02	269^th	1234	78.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2022	50.81	532^nd	1286	58.6%
2023	71.93	291^st	1275	77.2%
2024	70.60	302^nd	1251	75.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.95	1107^th	1296	14.6%
2024	58.56	437^th	1264	65.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Leland Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.19	608^th	889	31.6%
2019	19.43	766^th	905	15.4%
2021	38.90	474^th	813	41.7%
2022	48.42	432^nd	898	51.9%
2023	54.21	361^st	895	59.7%
2024	46.41	460^th	875	47.4%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Leland Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	232	n/a	1	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	239
1990	209	n/a	2	12	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	223
1991	226	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1992	233	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1993	245	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1994	257	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1995	247	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1996	247	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1997	236	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1998	244	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
1999	257	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2000	261	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
2001	245	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2002	225	0	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2003	225	0	2	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2004	224	0	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2005	212	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2006	200	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2007	183	0	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	194
2008	179	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	1	195
2009	179	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	2	198
2010	170	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	3	187
2011	185	0	2	14	0	0	3	0	204
2012	186	0	2	18	0	0	0	0	206
2013	189	0	1	16	0	0	0	0	206
2014	185	1	1	15	0	0	0	0	202
2015	186	0	1	15	0	0	0	0	202
2016	160	0	0	20	0	0	0	0	180
2017	159	1	0	18	0	0	1	0	179
2018	154	1	1	18	0	0	0	0	174
2019	161	0	1	21	0	0	0	0	183
2020	171	0	3	24	0	0	0	0	198
2021	151	0	0	27	0	0	0	0	178
2022	153	0	0	28	0	0	0	0	181
2023	138	0	0	33	0	0	2	0	173
2024	132	1	0	35	0	0	3	0	171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	239	12.0	19.9	n/a
1990	223	13.0	17.1	n/a
1991	244	12.7	19.2	n/a
1992	240	12.5	19.2	n/a
1993	254	12.4	20.5	n/a
1994	270	11.4	23.7	n/a
1995	258	13.0	19.8	n/a
1996	258	13.0	19.8	n/a
1997	248	13.0	19.1	n/a
1998	254	13.5	18.8	n/a
1999	268	13.5	19.9	n/a
2000	270	17.0	15.9	n/a
2001	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
2002	246	20.0	12.3	23.2
2003	246	20.0	12.3	23.2
2004	248	18.0	13.8	21.8
2005	229	18.0	12.7	23.1
2006	211	17.0	12.4	15.2
2007	194	17.0	11.4	20.2
2008	195	12.0	16.3	22.7
2009	198	16.0	12.4	29.6
2010	187	17.0	11.0	33.7
2011	204	16.0	12.7	35.3
2012	206	14.0	14.7	45.1
2013	206	20.6	9.9	48.1
2014	202	16.0	12.6	44.1
2015	202	15.0	13.4	49.5
2016	180	11.0	16.3	39.4
2017	179	13.0	13.7	41.9
2018	174	12.7	13.6	36.8
2019	183	13.7	13.3	37.2
2020	198	15.0	13.2	40.4
2021	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	181	16.0	11.3	35.9
2023	173	14.0	12.3	41
2024	171	15.0	11.4	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leland Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	239	12.0	19.9	n/a
1990	223	13.0	17.1	n/a
1991	244	12.7	19.2	n/a
1992	240	12.5	19.2	n/a
1993	254	12.4	20.5	n/a
1994	270	11.4	23.7	n/a
1995	258	13.0	19.8	n/a
1996	258	13.0	19.8	n/a
1997	248	13.0	19.1	n/a
1998	254	13.5	18.8	n/a
1999	268	13.5	19.9	n/a
2000	270	17.0	15.9	n/a
2001	250	17.5	14.3	n/a
2002	246	20.0	12.3	23.2
2003	246	20.0	12.3	23.2
2004	248	18.0	13.8	21.8
2005	229	18.0	12.7	23.1
2006	211	17.0	12.4	15.2
2007	194	17.0	11.4	20.2
2008	195	12.0	16.3	22.7
2009	198	16.0	12.4	29.6
2010	187	17.0	11.0	33.7
2011	204	16.0	12.7	35.3
2012	206	14.0	14.7	45.1
2013	206	20.6	9.9	48.1
2014	202	16.0	12.6	44.1
2015	202	15.0	13.4	49.5
2016	180	11.0	16.3	39.4
2017	179	13.0	13.7	41.9
2018	174	12.7	13.6	36.8
2019	183	13.7	13.3	37.2
2020	198	15.0	13.2	40.4
2021	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	181	16.0	11.3	35.9
2023	173	14.0	12.3	41
2024	171	15.0	11.4	40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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