At a glance
Reported students
95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Leach (John G.) School: 95 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 75
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.7:1
What the reported data says about Leach (John G.) School
Leach (John G.) School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in New Castle. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Colonial School District. NCES reports 95 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 combined / other schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 156 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, below the Delaware median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.2%) and White (30.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Leach (John G.) School
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black43.2%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
The Wallace Wallin School
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
The Colwyck Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
222 reported students
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
291 reported students
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
New Castle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Pleasantville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Public schools near Leach (John G.) School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colwyck Center Other · Colonial School District | PK–PK | 222 | under 0.1 mi |
| The Wallace Wallin School Other · Colonial School District | UG–UG | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Douglass School Other · Christina School District | 01–12 | 119 | 3.8 mi |
| First State School Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 03–12 | 21 | 4.5 mi |
| Red Clay Early Years Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | PK–PK | 335 | 5.4 mi |
| Odyssey Charter School Other · Charter · Odyssey Charter School | KG–12 | 2,286 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leach (John G.) School
What grades does Leach (John G.) School serve?
Leach (John G.) School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Colonial School District.
How many students attend Leach (John G.) School?
Leach (John G.) School reported 95 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 75 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leach (John G.) School?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 95 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leach (John G.) School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leach (John G.) School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Leach (John G.) School in?
Leach (John G.) School is part of Colonial School District, based in New Castle, DE, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leach (John G.) School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Colwyck Center (under 0.1 mi), The Wallace Wallin School (1.9 mi), Douglass School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.