Transportation was provided for black children in 1947. In 1981-82, there were 12,061 registered bus riders being transported over 10,500 miles daily on 106 buses. The first school lunch program began at Sealey Elementary School in 1932, on a concession basis. Federal aid for school lunch began in the 1940's. School lunch supervisors were employed in 1952, for black schools and in 1953, for white schools.
Breakfast is served in all schools.
By 1990 there were 16 schools on the satellite program and 15 on the self-contained program. In 1957, all elementary teachers had certificates of Rank III or above except one. At present, forty-three percent of the elementary staff have master s degrees or higher. In keeping with a court order, Leon District Schools are now merged into a unified school system. The court order has since been lifted.