Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Leo Elementary School

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Leo Elementary School in Leo, IN, is a 653-student school serving grades 4–6 in a suburban community near Fort Wayne, classified by the data as a middle school. It is part of East Allen County Schools, a district ranked 204th of 374 in Indiana (45th percentile, 2 stars), and its nearby comparison schools come mainly from Fort Wayne Community Schools, Northwest Allen County Schools, and Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp. Its 2024–25 chronic absenteeism rate is 4.8%, compared with 18.7% for the district and 16.7% for the state, the lowest among nearby schools (next lowest: Maple Creek Middle School at 5.3%). The school’s free/reduced lunch rate is 23.43%, below the nearby average of roughly 56%, though higher than Maple Creek Middle School’s 16.11%.

Academically, the school outperforms its district. In 2025–26, all-grade proficiency was 60.37% in ELA, 61.3% in math, and 52.8% in science, compared with district rates of 35.62%, 34.64%, and 31.2%. Its grade 4 results are exceptionally strong: 73.11% in ELA, 79.72% in math, and 60.85% in science, well above state rates of 42.2%, 52%, and 43.8%. Among nearby schools, it has the highest all-grade ELA and math, while science trails Carroll Middle School at 59.63% and Maple Creek Middle School at 55.27%. In the comparable grade 6, it is top among nearby 6th grades in ELA (55.56%) and math (56.02%), but its grade 6 science (44.91%) is behind Carroll Middle School (59.63%) and Maple Creek Middle School (55.27%).

Its results have declined from earlier highs—ELA went from 68.35% in 2022–23 to 60.37% in 2025–26, math from 64.82% to 61.3%, and science from 60.7% to 52.8%—but 2025–26 ELA and math improved over 2024–25, and grade 5 social studies recovered from 43.32% to 55.96%. The school spends $9,443 per student, below the nearby average of roughly $10,994, and its student-teacher ratio is 20.4, tied with Maple Creek Middle School for the highest in the comparison set. Overall, Leo Elementary School is a high-performing, low-absenteeism school that outperforms East Allen County Schools and is competitive with higher-ranked nearby schools in ELA and math; its main relative opportunity is science, especially at grade 6.

653

Students ?

20.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,520

Per pupil spending ?

23.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

14811 Wayne St
Leo, IN 46765

(260) 446-0170

District: East Allen County Schools

Students who attend Leo Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Leo Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for Leo Elementary School:

Elementary:

Cedarville Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

See top rated Indiana public schools

Compare Leo Elementary School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (59% vs 47% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg35%

Indiana avg47%

157^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Indiana Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

204^th of 374East Allen County Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	157 of 1015	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	177 of 1005	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	108 of 1011	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	91.8	51 of 1016	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	44 of 1020	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	29 of 1016	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	89.9	65 of 1031	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.0	67 of 1027	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	43 of 1033	95.8%	★★★★★
2016	88.7	44 of 1046	95.8%	★★★★★
2015	88.8	50 of 1040	95.2%	★★★★★
2014	85.3	52 of 1036	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	81.3	111 of 1035	89.3%	★★★★☆
2012	85.9	56 of 1015	94.5%	★★★★★
2011	87.5	38 of 1025	96.3%	★★★★★
2010	90.4	24 of 1009	97.6%	★★★★★
2009	86.5	70 of 1003	93.0%	★★★★★
2008	89.5	41 of 996	95.9%	★★★★★
2007	86.6	66 of 985	93.3%	★★★★★
2006	85.3	76 of 961	92.1%	★★★★★
2005	84.5	85 of 959	91.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math61%

English Language Arts60%

Social Studies56%+9 vs state

Science53%

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Leo Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Leo Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Leo Elementary School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)						ILEARN Math (2026)						ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leo Elementary School	Public	4-6	14811 Wayne St	Leo	46765	Allen County	East Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 446-0170	653	32	20.4	23.4%	561 (85.9%)	12 (1.8%)	25 (3.8%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.2%)								(n/a)	73.1	52.8	55.6			60.4	79.7	48.6	56.0			61.3	60.9	44.9	52.8	56.0	$9,520	$473	$9,047
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	5303 Wheelock Rd	Fort Wayne	46835	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4825	658	43	15.1	56.2%	342 (52.0%)	101 (15.3%)	113 (17.2%)	29 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	70 (10.6%)	32.4	335^th of 486 public middle schools	31.1%		30.8	338^th of 480 public middle schools	29.6%	3			30.4	14.8	25.0	23.9			37.0	18.9	25.6	27.4		27.7	27.7		$12,245	$843	$11,402
Maple Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Union Chapel Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-0802	1,024	50	20.4	16.1%	799 (78.0%)	49 (4.8%)	54 (5.3%)	64 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.7%)	84.1	58^th of 486 public middle schools	88.1%		83.5	66^th of 480 public middle schools	86.3%	8			52.3	57.9	53.9	54.6			49.9	53.7	46.7	50.0		55.3	55.3		$8,623	$149	$8,474
Shawnee Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-6525	624	45	13.8	66.5%	235 (37.7%)	138 (22.1%)	146 (23.4%)	51 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.2%)	22.5	381^st of 486 public middle schools	21.6%		21.5	373^rd of 480 public middle schools	22.3%	8			23.6	27.8	23.4	25.0			20.5	15.8	11.7	16.2		23.6	23.6		$11,901	$672	$11,228
Blackhawk Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7200 E State Blvd	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(260) 467-4885	814	50	16.2	49.3%	378 (46.4%)	185 (22.7%)	118 (14.5%)	51 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (9.8%)	53.2	216^th of 486 public middle schools	55.6%		64.8	157^th of 480 public middle schools	67.3%	59			37.0	36.6	42.4	38.6			32.8	31.6	39.0	34.5		33.3	33.3		$11,682	$859	$10,822
Northwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 E Wash Ctr Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-2930	585	44	13.3	70.6%	239 (40.9%)	109 (18.6%)	128 (21.9%)	37 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (12.1%)	20	390^th of 486 public middle schools	19.8%		22	371^st of 480 public middle schools	22.7%	19			24.7	19.3	25.0	23.0			14.4	18.1	14.3	15.6		19.4	19.4		$13,197	$999	$12,198
Lane Middle School	Public	6-8	4901 Vance Ave	Fort Wayne	46815	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 467-4400	644	51	12.5	72.4%	135 (21.0%)	199 (30.9%)	176 (27.3%)	71 (11.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (9.5%)	24.7	362^nd of 486 public middle schools	25.5%		23.8	364^th of 480 public middle schools	24.2%	2			21.0	27.5	25.4	24.6			21.0	27.5	12.4	20.1		19.6	19.6		$12,520	$1,196	$11,324
Carroll Middle School	Public	6-8	4027 Hathaway Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-5159	1,004	50	20.0	32.7%	764 (76.1%)	35 (3.5%)	57 (5.7%)	75 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	73.7	115^th of 486 public middle schools	76.3%		69.9	126^th of 480 public middle schools	73.8%	11			55.1	47.7	45.4	49.4			46.5	36.5	36.1	39.6		59.6	59.6		$9,495	$235	$9,260
Garrett Middle School	Public	6-8	801 E Houston St	Garrett	46738	DeKalb County	Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(260) 357-5745	387	27	14.3	57.9%	355 (91.7%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.8%)	40.7	297^th of 486 public middle schools	38.9%		33.4	331^st of 480 public middle schools	31.0%	34			42.6	30.1	28.9	33.2			29.7	22.1	21.9	24.2		40.6	40.6		$12,069	$242	$11,827
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Lake Ave	Fort Wayne	46805	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-8625	452	37	12.3	77.7%	136 (30.1%)	129 (28.5%)	107 (23.7%)	21 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (12.8%)	23	377^th of 486 public middle schools	22.4%		18	392^nd of 480 public middle schools	18.3%	15			21.9	29.9	26.4	26.1			21.7	14.8	11.6	16.2		21.7	21.7		$15,089	$663	$14,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Elementary School

What high school do graduates of Leo Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Leo Elementary School usually go on to attend Leo Junior/Senior High School

What district is Leo Elementary School in?

East Allen County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Leo Elementary School?

Students at Leo Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Leo Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 653 students attended Leo Elementary School.

Rate Leo Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Middle School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in Leo, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Leo Elementary School!

Latest Indiana data All new data »

2024–25 school spending dataNewOct 28, 2026

2025–26 attendance dataNewOct 28, 2026

2024–25 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 20, 2026

2023–24 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.