Lead Mine Elementary School

We like that Lead Mine is a relatively small school and that our second grader has had teachers (K-2) that nurture his academic and emotional development. He is often challenged at levels beyond his grade level when he shows mastery, and he is comforted with hugs when his feelings or knees are hurt. He has also been disciplined in gentle but effective ways for misbehavior. Finally, we feel well informed of our son's progress. Lead Mine is good place for children to learn and grow.
--Submitted by a parent

Lead Mine is great !! The staff is the greatest group of people. 2 years there, not 1 problem.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children at Lead Mine. The teachers are caring, so dedicated, and great at providing opportunities for differentiated instruction. One of my kids is gifted and one child struggles a bit. Both have received nurturing, challenging instruction that pushes them to be the best that they can be. Both kids love going to school and adore their teachers. They have continued teacher/student relationships from previous years, too. The school also has several peer tutoring/interaction activities such as visiting high school students, older reading buddies for homework tutoring, and buddies for exceptional children. We're sorry to be relocating away from this wonderful school. We hope to maintain contact with our friends and teachers in this wonderful community.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a 9 year old Leadmine. It seems like a great school. Teachers and principle are great and so involved. We have teachers phone number and emails. School is safe and the kids seem happy to be there. Would recommend! The only thing I've been noticing is the over-crowdness. But that's not the schools fault. Over-population.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a student in Kindergarten and another in 2nd grade. I have been very pleased with their academic growth in this school year. Both teachers are very kind, able and devoted. We do not participate in the school's extracurricular activities at this point (we already do dance, basketball, swimming, etc). I am a grade parent in both my children's classes and that is my one criticism -- there is little parent involvement and it always seems to be the same few. Otherwise, we've found Leadmine to be a terrific school.
--Submitted by a parent

I left Phila. Pa. in search of good public school education. What I found was Lead Mine. It was excellent. I was pleased with all aspects of the school especially the parental involvement. Would recommend to anyone!
--Submitted by K Smith, a parent