Leicester Primary School (Closed 2021)

170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Leicester Primary School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
81%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leicester Primary School?
367 students attend Leicester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Leicester Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester Primary School?
Leicester Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leicester Primary School offer ?
Leicester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Leicester Primary School part of?
Leicester Primary School is part of Leicester School District.

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