Leopold Elementary School

2602 Post Road

School District

Madison Metropolitan
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 22, 2019

We moved schools for my son, all is good in DLI but for studnets of color who are in the ELI program or students with behavioral needs they are pushed to the sides. Staff cares but the violence and behavioral problems are deeply concerning. Equity is a huge problem at this school. Restorative justice is not being implemented in an affective fashion.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2018

As a community member I would feel very concerned if any of my grandchildren went to this school. It is incredibly violent and reacially injust
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2017

We have two children in the DLI program at Leopold, and we are very happy. The teachers and staff are very loving, caring, and professional people. We feel that our children are getting a great education experience at Leopold.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2017

We have been very happy with our experience at Leopold so far! Our child loves going to school every day and is always talking about the things he's learning and the different activities going on. I have found his teachers to be approachable and very helpful. Any questions or concerns we've brought up with them have been immediately addressed. One of the things I like about Leopold is the diversity of the student body; I think it's extremely important for children to spend time with and have the opportunity to make friends with people of different races and ethnicities.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2017

Our experience at Leopold has been wonderful. The teachers are amazing and our two kids are learning more than just standard academics. The environment is diverse and welcoming, and our kids are very aware of respecting all individuals regardless of ethnicity, race, disabilities, etc. They create amazing art projects and learn keyboarding in the keyboard lab in music class. The student council is very active and supported by extraordinary teachers. The parent faculty organization puts on many events that involve the whole school community throughout the year, and there are events almost every Tuesday night for kids and parents to attend that range from hip hop dance classes to craft making to dance performances to coding classes. The principal is enthusiastic and approachable. We are very pleased with our decision to send our children to Leopold.
Submitted by other on March 02, 2017

This school seems to be reactive vs proactive. Instead of starting out each school year with high expectations for the students to be successful (academically, socially, and behaviorally) there seems to be a lack of ground expectations. From my experience this has led to many children struggling (again academically, socially, behaviorally). This leads to many outburst disrupting classmates and also causes difficulty for the teachers to teach. Many students seem to be on behavior plans in attempt to support social/behavior deficits, however with the inconsistent expectations/consequences the behavior plans don't seem to actually help the students in need. While visiting this school on multiple occasions, students can be seen from the play ground (which you pass by to enter into the school) and directly in front of the school entrance physically fighting other children and staff members. This school also has an advanced program for children who excell in math/reading, however it hard to gage weather or not Leopold actually has/utilizes tools to appropriately assist the students with continued growth. It however does seem that if your child participates in the DLI program (dual language) you will have a better experience with this school and staff per my experience speaking with parents of children enrolled in this program. I would not recommend this school to others for these reasons.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2017

Excellent teachers, support staff and leaders. They promptly address situations. Our son has excelled in school due to the dedication of the staff and their leaders. Our son is in the DLI program and thriving!
Submitted by other on January 16, 2016

We have three children that have gone or presently go to Leopold. We have had a great experience at Leopold and love the staff and education our children are getting. They are in the Dual Immersion program and are all bilingual. We have met great families and have had wonderful teachers. I highly recommend Leopold!
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2014

Our son started Kindergarten this year in the DLI program at Leopold. We are thrilled with the quality and compassion of the teaching staff and absolutely love the principal. Most importantly, our child loves going to school and as a parent, that's all I ask for. I would also like to add, that if you are close-minded and don't want your child making friends with children from different ethnicities, then this school isn't for you. My son is learning invaluable lessons and making great friends many of whom look very different from him, which is a bonus!
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2013

We are new to the state and can only hope and pray this school is not a good representation of MMSD as a whole. We will be moving out of the area next year for the sole purpose of getting away from this school. Between the huge pile of worksheets that come home every Friday (this appears to be the only method of education employed) and the multiple physical assaults on my child with subsequent disinterest/apathy from all faculty and administration, I'm hard pressed to isolate the worst quality of this school. When you walk in to the school from the parking lot you are overwhelmed by the rotting, putrid stench of the dumpsters that sit by the sidewalk. And it only gets worse from there.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2013

My twins started 4k this fall and the absolutely love it. The teachers are warm and nice and make every child feel special.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2013

We have been very happy with Leopold. The Dual Language Program is amazing and my children have received all the support and resources they need to succeed.
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2013

My third child is starting kindergarten at Leopold this fall. Each and every experience has been fantastic. Supportive and interactive staff, low student to teacher rations, a welcoming environment, and a fabulous principal. We are looking forward to another great year!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2013

I feel like this school gets a bad reputation from a time long ago. We have had a great experience so far. Teachers and staff are caring and engaging. The DLI program is exceptionally great. If you have doubts, squash any rumors by scheduling a tour of the school and see for yourself.
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2012

We have 2 kids at Leopold and nothing but good things to say. There is great communication from the principal, the teachers are wonderful and truly committed to the children, and there is an active PFO. Our kids are happy and really enjoy school. The school is actively involved with the community through open school house and school fundraising events. This is a well-rounded school that strives to meet the needs of all students. I love the diversity of students and interests within the school. This is a great elementary school!
Submitted by parent on November 09, 2012

I have two children at Leopold and one more to go next year. Our experience at Leopold has been wonderful! The classes are small; our kids have never had more than 18 kids in a class through 3rd grade (sometimes as few as 13), and no more than 21 through 5th grade. In addition, there are many staff, volunteers and aids in the classrooms so ratios are always low. Despite its large size, Leopold has a strong community feel where administrators, teachers, and parents know most of the kids by name. The facilities, although some of the district's oldest, are well maintained. The halls are quiet and behavior is kept in check. The school was recently recognized as a School of Distinction by the Wisconsin PBIS Network for outstanding work in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). My children have always been academically challenged by their teachers, and resources are available when needed. Overall, an excellent school.
Submitted by other on August 03, 2011

This school strives to integrate minority students and their families into the educational process more so than other schools in the state. Minority parents have expressed feeling that teachers make a genuine effort in involving them in matters pertaining to their children's education. This is especially true of the ESL teachers. This is an example that more schools should emulate.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2011

I recently toured Leopold with principal, John Burkholder. I found him and his staff very friendly and approachable. He has worked a lot with the city of Fitchburg and community to improve Leopold. The classroom numbers were small and the play ground was large with new updated fields and equipment with many adults to supervise. I think the voluntary duel immersion program is a great educational option. My children have yet to enter school but I found that the personal tour and online video really helped me appreciate this school.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2010

We have a child in the Dual Immersion Spanish program. While we wish assessments and learning goals were clearer, we have been very pleased with the teachers, the progress in Spanish our child is making, and the fact that Madison is offering this to families. Also, the After School Program is incredible. Great staff; lots of arts and crafts and materials; snack and treats; caring supervisors. We remain very impressed.