At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
517
Edward F. Leddy Preschool: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
22.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Edward F. Leddy Preschool
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Taunton. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Taunton. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.3:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.3%) and Black (25.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edward F. Leddy Preschool
- 1How do the reported 22.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black25.7%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Taunton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
H H Galligan
Elementary · Grades KG–04
286 reported students
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Elementary · Grades PK–04
313 reported students
Taunton Alternative High School
High · Grades 08–12
74 reported students
Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA)
High · Grades 08–12
58 reported students
Joseph C Chamberlain
Elementary · Grades PK–04
496 reported students
John F Parker Middle
Middle · Grades 05–07
517 reported students
Public schools near Edward F. Leddy Preschool
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Alternative High School High · Taunton | 08–12 | 74 | 1 mi |
| Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA) High · Taunton | 08–12 | 58 | 1 mi |
| H H Galligan Elementary · Taunton | KG–04 | 286 | 1.2 mi |
| Taunton High High · Taunton | 08–12 | 2,877 | 1.6 mi |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Elementary · Taunton | PK–04 | 898 | 1.6 mi |
| John F Parker Middle Middle · Taunton | 05–07 | 517 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edward F. Leddy Preschool
What grades does Edward F. Leddy Preschool serve?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Taunton.
How many students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 22.3:1, based on 245 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edward F. Leddy Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Taunton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Edward F. Leddy Preschool in?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is part of Taunton, based in Taunton, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taunton Alternative High School (1 mi), Taunton Public Virtual Academy (TPVA) (1 mi), H H Galligan (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.