ABOUT LEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leal Elementary serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Urbana, Illinois. Teachers can be contacted by email. Most teachers emails are their first initial followed by their full last name and “@usd116.org”
At Leal School...
We believe in the dignity of everyone and the right to equality of opportunity.
We are committed to dismantling inequitable practices so success is not predictable by student identity and all students can reach personal greatness.
We value the strengths that come with difference and treasure the positive contributions each unique individual brings to our community.
Lovingly crafted by the Leal Community in May 2016
Family Engagement at Leal Elementary
Utilizing current research and best practice methods regarding parent involvement and its positive effects on academic achievement, Leal School has established strong school, family, and community relationships. Parents are always welcome at Leal. Parent volunteers are welcomed, and we have a volunteer/mentor coordinator to assist parents as well as a Family Liaison. Every effort will be made to communicate with parents in a format and language that is free of educational jargon and easily understandable by all.
Family Outreach Opportunities
There are many opportunities for parents to be involved and learn about Leal, whether through our volunteer program or open door classroom policy. Please contact our school to learn about these great opportunities and more.
- Strong, active Parent Teacher Association with family events such as Ice Cream Social, Walkathon, and Field Day
- Supply Drop-Off and Kindergarten Information Nights
- Grade Level Parent Information Nights
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Family Academic Support and Engagement Nights
- Reading Incentive Programs
School Goals
By May 2026, reduced the chronic absenteeism rate by 10%(from 22% to 19.8%) from the 2024-2025 school year, as measured by Skyward.
By May 2026, reduce the number of days missed by our Black Female students by 20% from the 2024-2025 school year, as measured by Panorama.
By May 2026, the total number of classroom-based office discipline referrals (ODRs) will decrease by 5% from the 2024-2025 school year, as measured by school referral data.
By May 2026, the total number of classroom-based office discipline referrals (ODRs) for Black students will decrease by 10% from the 2024-2025 school year, as measured by school referral data.
By the spring of 2026, 55% of students will meet or exceed their projected growth in 1st-5th grade through targeted intervention and enrichment, continued implementation of CLKA, and collaboration with the CKLA coach.
By the spring of 2026, 60% AA students will meet or exceed their projected growth in 1st-5th grade through targeted intervention and enrichment, continued implementation of CLKA, and collaboration with the CKLA coach.
By the spring of 2026, 60% of students will meet or exceed their projected growth in 1st-5th grade through consistent tier 1 instruction with Illustrative Math and targeted intervention for number sense and fact fluency.
By the spring of 2026, 65% AA students will meet or exceed their projected growth through consistent tier 1 instruction with Illustrative Math and targeted intervention for number sense and fact fluency.
Leal Elementary School
312 W Oregon St.
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618