LEADS Primary Charter School

Overview of LEADS Primary Charter School

LEADS Primary Charter School, located in Shawano, Wisconsin, serves students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. With a total enrollment of approximately 80 students, this school focuses on early childhood education and is part of the Shawano School District. The school operates in a distant town locale, providing education in a charter setting, which allows for some flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Student-Teacher Dynamic and Socioeconomic Context

The student-teacher ratio at LEADS is notably high at 80:1, indicating a unique dynamic in which a single teacher is responsible for a large number of students. In comparison, the average student-teacher ratio within the district is significantly lower at 14:1. Approximately 33.8% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, which reflects a moderate level of socioeconomic need compared to the district average of 51.0%.

Demographic Profile and Community Position

Demographically, LEADS Primary Charter School has a diverse student body, with about 66.2% identifying as White, 15.0% as American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.8% as two or more races, and 5.0% as Hispanic. The gender distribution is relatively balanced, with 41% female and 39% male students. Within the local educational landscape, LEADS is smaller than its nearest neighbor, Hillcrest Primary School, which serves 472 students. This school is ranked third in enrollment among the three elementary schools in the district, indicating its smaller scale and community role.