Is Leadership Learning Academy a good school?

Leadership Learning Academy ranks 404 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Leadership Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended Leadership Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Leadership Learning Academy?

Students at Leadership Learning Academy are 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Leadership Learning Academy

Summary:

Leadership Learning Academy is a public charter elementary school in Layton, Utah, serving 472 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, with 66.31% White, 18.43% Hispanic, and other minority groups, its academic performance consistently falls below the state and nearby Davis District schools.

According to the key insights, Leadership Learning Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the RISE assessments are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby Davis District schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Additionally, Leadership Learning Academy serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the Davis District schools.

While Leadership Learning Academy has a more diverse student body compared to some of the nearby Vae View School and South Clearfield School, its academic outcomes suggest a need for improvement to better serve its students and community. The school's lower spending per student and higher student-teacher ratio may contribute to the challenges it faces in improving academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

100 West 2675 North
Layton, UT 84041

(801) 593-9552

District: Leadership Learning Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
404^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,937

Student/teacher ratio: 20.8

Number of students: 500

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leadership Learning Academy ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30. (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 (67%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leadership Learning Academy is 20.8. (See more...)

Compare Leadership Learning Academy employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leadership Learning Academy is $5,937.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leadership Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Leadership Learning Academy 404^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Leadership Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Leadership Learning Academy 86^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Leadership Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2015	57.00	232^nd	537	56.8%
2016	43.91	313^th	533	41.3%
2017	46.06	306^th	526	41.8%
2018	42.20	324^th	528	38.6%
2019	41.23	358^th	572	37.4%
2021	35.55	375^th	559	32.9%
2022	42.67	322^nd	551	41.6%
2023	31.05	384^th	561	31.6%
2024	30.00	404^th	561	28.0%

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Rank History for White students at Leadership Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	31.17	317^th	435	27.1%
2023	19.30	364^th	428	15.0%
2024	34.12	317^th	429	26.1%

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Data source: test scores: Utah 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: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 8, 2021

I would not recommend sending your children to this, especially if your child has some type of learning disability. Some of the teachers are not helpful, are condescending towards the parents AND towards the students, and have a complete disregard of some student’s learning disabilities. There is one specific teacher who does not own up to her poor teaching skills, places blame on other things or people, and just seems bothered by the fact that one of her students has a learning disability. Just because this school is free and advertised as a ‘charter’ school does not mean the education being taught here is of high quality. Some of the teachers at this school do not even have teaching credentials. I highly advise finding a different school if you have considered sending your child to this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

My children have attended this school since it opened and although I had a hard time communicating with 1 of the 12 teachers they had in this time frame I don't know that you will go anywhere and have 100 percent perfect support and communication. The principal has always been very easy to get a hold of and problem solved with. I absolutely love project child and feel it has given my children great life skills to aid them in becoming successful later in life. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 10, 2016

This school does not properly handle bullying issues. They like to deflect away from the issue at hand and ultimately find an excuse for the behavior. My child has been continuously bullied and I was told because it didn't happen on campus there is nothing they can do. Wrong answer it is occurring while my child travels to and from school which is clearly stated in the R277-613-1 Administrative code for utah schools as a form of bullying and is a part of what the school should address. The vice principal stated she 'pulled my childs cumulative file' and he has history of behavior. As if that was an excuse for a child bullying my child. With that said my child is not a behavioral issue and that should not be brought up when a parent needs a bullying issue addressed. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 7, 2016

This school is so great! I have 3 children here and all the teachers have been so supportive and willing to help my children grow not only academically, but socially as well. The staff is always available by email and willing to set up meeting times if there are any concerns. The children's progress is available online through their website. I do agree it is harder to know what they are studying day by day because this year they have gone to not having homework every night like most schools. This is a wonderful step to acknowledge the fact that homework at this young age has no benefit. I found asking my children's teachers about upcoming subjects or asking my child about what they are learning is filling the gaps of not knowing. Now that our children do not have hours of homework each night we are now able to enroll them in after school activities and have more family time each night with out the worry of it hurting them academically! As a parent of a child that has been know to act out, I assure you they take the matter very seriously. They work with each student to help them and not just give up on them. I would strongly recommend this school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The staff, from principal down to the teachers, refuse to properly handle children who act out. Instead of appropriate disciple, they choose to ignore the issue or sugar coat the problem. Then, children are praised and rewarded for short term positive behavior, which should already be expected. Their sense of child entitlement is ridiculous and communication is very spotty, so it is difficult to know what your child is being taught or how they are performing academically in each of there classes. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Leadership Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	355	6	8	50	2	2	25	448
2015	418	10	6	82	1	0	30	547
2016	421	13	7	75	1	6	35	558
2017	381	7	13	93	0	8	32	534
2018	385	11	10	96	0	8	33	543
2019	377	19	6	119	0	3	33	557
2020	344	18	6	113	0	1	32	514
2021	329	16	3	133	1	4	33	519
2022	335	12	6	92	1	3	29	478
2023	313	15	8	87	2	6	41	472
2024	335	10	10	94	1	13	37	500

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 Leadership Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	448	17.9	24.9	33.5
2015	547	n/a	n/a	32
2016	558	n/a	n/a	35.7
2017	534	17.9	29.7	36.9
2018	543	n/a	n/a	37.2
2019	557	22.0	25.3	37.7
2020	514	23.3	21.9	30.2
2021	519	n/a	n/a	35.6
2022	478	23.4	20.4	19.9
2023	472	21.8	21.6	23.5
2024	500	24.0	20.8	25

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 Leadership Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	448	17.9	24.9	33.5
2015	547	n/a	n/a	32
2016	558	n/a	n/a	35.7
2017	534	17.9	29.7	36.9
2018	543	n/a	n/a	37.2
2019	557	22.0	25.3	37.7
2020	514	23.3	21.9	30.2
2021	519	n/a	n/a	35.6
2022	478	23.4	20.4	19.9
2023	472	21.8	21.6	23.5
2024	500	24.0	20.8	25

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leadership Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$499 (8.4%)	$5,438 (91.6%)	$5,937

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leadership Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 358^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 384^th of 561 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	46.8	61.4	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	32.3	42	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	43	47.8	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	27.6	31.5	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	45.5	27.3	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	29.4	27.2	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	39.4	24.3	15.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	24.8	20.4	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	47	25.8	21.2%
4th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	27.7	24.3	3.4%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	52.1	37.9	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	41.4	28.1	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	38.4	21.2	17.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	28.8	11.6	17.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	53.4	39.4	14%
5th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	42.3	28.1	14.2%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	43.9	43.5	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leadership Learning Academy)	33.3	29.8	3.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	27.3	28.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leadership Learning Academy)	18.2	20.4	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	50	52.2	2.2%
6th Grade Science (Leadership Learning Academy)	44.4	39.3	5.1%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	557	472	15.3%
African American	19	15	21.1%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	119	87	26.9%
Pacific Islander	3	6	100%
White	377	313	17%
Two or More Races	33	41	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.7%	23.5%	14.2%

Schools Near Leadership Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leadership Learning Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	100 West 2675 North	Layton	84041	Davis County	Leadership Learning Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 593-9552	500	24	20.8	25.0%	335 (67.0%)	10 (2.0%)	94 (18.8%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	37 (7.4%)	30	404^th of 561 public elementary schools	28.0%		31.1	384^th of 561 public elementary schools	31.6%	20	38.6	50.0	33.9	41.4	28.6	53.0	19.6	12.1	47.0	23.2	50.0	$5,937	$499	$5,438
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-6	591 W 2000 N	Layton	84041	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-2450	694	33	21.0	42.8%	362 (52.2%)	23 (3.3%)	248 (35.7%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.8%)	19 (2.7%)	7.8	531^st of 561 public elementary schools	5.3%		10.6	515^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.2%	16	22.5	15.2	23.5	24.9	35.3	18.1	18.2		16.1	30.3	24.7	$7,362	$931	$6,431
King School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 E 1000 N	Layton	84041	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-3300	486	22	22.3	34.2%	378 (77.8%)	5 (1.0%)	79 (16.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.9%)	16.5	470^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.2%		18.5	458^th of 561 public elementary schools	18.4%	12	31.7	39.7	28.1	22.5	29.0	25.8	16.1		45.6	26.3	32.9	$8,393	$947	$7,446
Vae View School	Public	PK, KG-6	1750 W 1600 N	Layton	84041	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-2800	390	17	22.9	47.4%	185 (47.4%)	4 (1.0%)	180 (46.2%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.3%)	7.7	533^rd of 561 public elementary schools	5.0%		11.2	512^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.7%	21	20.4	22.9	17.5	32.5	15.9	14.8	12.2	15.0	36.8	19.0	23.8	$9,940	$1,715	$8,225
Crestview School	Public	PK, KG-6	185 W Golden Ave	Layton	84041	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-3200	301	16	19.4	44.9%	165 (54.8%)	6 (2.0%)	113 (37.5%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	8 (2.7%)	25.7	428^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.7%		12.6	496^th of 561 public elementary schools	11.6%	68	50.0	26.0		25.0	47.5	22.0			36.0		42.5	$9,620	$1,236	$8,384
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-6	2025 E 3100 N	Layton	84040	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-3700	687	32	21.8	23.0%	501 (72.9%)	10 (1.5%)	91 (13.2%)	24 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	41 (6.0%)	63.5	202^nd of 561 public elementary schools	64.0%		73.6	128^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.2%	74	62.5	45.6	59.9	46.2	60.4	47.3	63.1	41.8	45.3	64.3	52.8	$6,672	$384	$6,288
Hill Field School	Public	PK, KG-6	389 S 1000 E	Clearfield	84015	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-2350	471	23	20.4	20.0%	303 (64.3%)	32 (6.8%)	95 (20.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	28 (5.9%)	25.8	426^th of 561 public elementary schools	24.1%		35.8	369^th of 561 public elementary schools	34.2%	57	50.8	26.3	44.5	33.3	38.8	28.1	26.4	27.8	29.8	37.1	44.5	$7,756	$504	$7,252
South Clearfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	990 E 700 S	Clearfield	84015	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 402-2500	717	33	21.5	51.5%	408 (56.9%)	25 (3.5%)	203 (28.3%)	24 (3.3%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.6%)	33 (4.6%)	19.7	456^th of 561 public elementary schools	18.7%		21.5	442^nd of 561 public elementary schools	21.2%	14	41.0	30.1	30.1	26.8	30.9	35.0	17.8	13.8	41.9	38.8	43.5	$9,001	$971	$8,029
Adams School	Public	PK, KG-6	2200 E Sunset Dr	Layton	84040	Davis County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-3100	652	31	21.2	22.5%	532 (81.6%)	7 (1.1%)	74 (11.3%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)	19 (2.9%)	69.9	160^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.5%		64.4	187^th of 561 public elementary schools	66.7%	27	57.0	60.0	55.3	58.9	49.0	66.3	48.3	33.3	67.6	62.3	62.2	$7,951	$361	$7,590
South Weber School	Public	PK, KG-6	1285 E Lester	South Weber	84405	Weber County	Davis District	No	No	No	No	(801) 402-3750	853	33	26.2	10.6%	780 (91.4%)	8 (0.9%)	43 (5.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.6%)	55.2	250^th of 561 public elementary schools	55.4%		59.7	219^th of 561 public elementary schools	61.0%	31	59.8	49.1	59.3	38.2	57.8	51.4	44.6	26.5	55.8	56.7	44.9	$7,261	$326	$6,935

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