Leota Fiedler Elementary School

www.kearsleyschools.org

431 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Leota Fiedler Elementary School is a public school located in Flint, Michigan, serving as part of the Kearsley Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its primary-level students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the Kearsley district’s mission of cultivating student potential through a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Leota Fiedler encourages parental engagement and active participation in the educational process. As part of a close-knit school community, staff and faculty work to address the diverse needs of their student population, striving to promote both personal growth and academic excellence within the local Flint area.

431

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	50
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	38
American Indian	4

White
289 (67.1%)
Hispanic
50 (11.6%)
Black
49 (11.4%)
Two or More
38 (8.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kearsley Community School District
Phone:	(810)591-9925
Website:	http://www.kearsleyschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Grade 4 208

Grade 5 223