At a glance
Reported students
653
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Leo Elementary School: 653 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 649
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Leo Elementary School
Leo Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Leo. It is one of 15 current school records connected to East Allen County Schools. NCES reports 653 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 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 White (85.9%) and multiracial (7.2%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leo Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White85.9%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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 East Allen County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paul Harding Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
422 reported students
New Haven Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
607 reported students
Southwick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
724 reported students
Woodlan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
572 reported students
Woodlan Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
743 reported students
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
748 reported students
Public schools near Leo Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 658 | 6.4 mi |
| Maple Creek Middle School Middle · Northwest Allen County Schools | 06–08 | 1,024 | 6.7 mi |
| Shawnee Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 624 | 8 mi |
| Blackhawk Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 814 | 8.3 mi |
| Northwood Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 585 | 8.5 mi |
| Lane Middle School Middle · Fort Wayne Community Schools | 06–08 | 644 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leo Elementary School
What grades does Leo Elementary School serve?
Leo Elementary School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Allen County Schools.
How many students attend Leo Elementary School?
Leo Elementary School reported 653 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 649 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leo Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 653 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Leo Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leo Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Allen County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leo Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leo Elementary School in?
Leo Elementary School is part of East Allen County Schools, based in New Haven, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leo Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Middle School (6.4 mi), Maple Creek Middle School (6.7 mi), Shawnee Middle School (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.