I have two children at Leverett, and the teachers are wonderful. We have a new principal this year, and she is doing a great job. We enjoy the diverse student population and appreciate the caring staff. We also have a great fundraiser that helps to build community among teachers and parents.
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Posted by a parent on 10/11/07
Leverett is an excellent school benefiting from it's location next to the UAR. Multiethnic student population is a big plus. Teachers are fabulous and small size is great. Great parent involvement with lots of options. Easy fundraising program (football game parking) raises significant cash --no
... Read more selling cookie dough! Excellent yearly International Festival held in cooperation with the UAR International Students Association and Leverett families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/07
Our daughter entered kindergarten at Leverett in the spring of 2002 after having attended her first 6 months of school in the UK. (I must give a great deal of credit to the Leverett staff for her smooth transition.) Five years later, we have a third grade son, and our daughter is now preparing to enter
... Read more middle school. Our experience with the staff at Leverett has been a pleasing one. I have been in the school on numerous occasions and seen the professionalism and compassion exhibited by this excellent staff. In addition, the school appears organized, clean, and most importantly, provides a secure, nurturing environment for our children. I appreciate the support that the staff provides by their presence during the fund-raising events, and the annual International Festival. They volunteer selflessly. The PTO is stronger than ever, and welcoming to those who wish to volunteer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
The teachers at Leverett are wonderfully caring. They work hard to reach every student; from the highest achievers to those who need extra help to catch up, and all those in between. There are so many ways to get involved at the school, and volunteers are always welcome. Communication is great--the
... Read more monthly newsletter is very thorough and keeps everyone up-to-date on school happenings and volunteer opportunities, as does the school web site. Teachers are also good about sending home information in weekly folders. There are also parent-teacher nights and curriculum nights throughout the year to give parents the opportunity to speak to the teachers and principal. If parents don't get involved at Leverett, it's certainly not for lack of opportunities! My children are thriving at Leverett. They love their school, and so do I. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/06
My child hates going to school because of the experience received at Leverett. There is poor communication to the parents from the staff. It is highly political, and if the parent is not well known, the child's education greatly suffers. This is overlooked all the way to the administration level.
... Read more We are in the process of moving to another district specifically because of the lack of cooperation we recevied from this school. If you care about the education of your child, you will not send them to Leverett. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/12/06
I actually chose to have my child come to Leverett and he has hasd a great experience. It is nice that my son actually knows most of the teachers and the majority of the kids, not just those in his class. There are many ways in which parents cna be involved if they so choose. The size of the school
... Read more and the diversity of the population allows everyone to feel like they belong. It is a great place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/06
We love the caring environment this school provides to our child. Each child is seen as an individual. The student body is very diverse, both culturally and socioeconomically. The staff is great, and our child's teachers have been wonderful, both in terms of experience and the attention they give
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/06
This is a wonderful small school right next to the University of Arkansas. Its proximity to the UofA makes it an ideal school for children with parents who attend or teach there. The school provides a rich, culturally diverse experience, as many of the children are from other countries. The teachers
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/06
This is a good school with many good qualities. Many different countries represented in this small elementary school. Diversity of cultures is celebrated. However, some customer service could be improved. The leadership from the principal is strong and that can be a good thing, but can also be its
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/05
This school has been a very bad experience. My child hates going there and the staff are not very friendly. The principal only treats you well if you are well known in the school and not like an equal. She has handled situations poorly and overall our time here at this school has been very negative.
... Read more It shouldn't be the parents job to try and get things taken care of in the school. The teacher and principal have lacked in communication . Read less
* In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
329
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
16
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Special Education
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Fayetteville schools — Leverett Elementary School is located at 1124 W Cleveland St, Fayetteville AR 72701. 1124 W Cleveland St is in the 72701 ZIP code in Fayetteville, AR The school district for Leverett Elementary School is the Fayetteville School District 1. Leverett Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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