Leeds Avenue Elementary School

100 W LEEDS AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ 08232

www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/Leeds%20Avenue%20School/

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leeds Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Pleasantville, New Jersey, serving students in the Pleasantville Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive educational environment for children in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, utilizing core curricula aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Leeds Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student well-being. The school typically hosts various programs and initiatives designed to engage parents and guardians in the learning process, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success. Situated in the heart of Pleasantville, the school reflects the diverse character of its surroundings, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive in a safe and structured setting.

570

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leeds Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	311
Black	214
Asian	9
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
311 (54.6%)
Black
214 (37.5%)
Two or More
17 (3.0%)
White
15 (2.6%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pleasantville Public School District
Phone:	(609)383-6878
Website:	http://www.pps-nj.us/pps/Schools/Leeds%20Avenue%20School/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64