Edward F. Leddy Preschool serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward F. Leddy Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Edward F. Leddy Preschool's student population of 261 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edward F. Leddy Preschool is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
22%
10%
White
62%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
261 students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Edward F. Leddy Preschool students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward F. Leddy Preschool offer ?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edward F. Leddy Preschool part of?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is part of Taunton School District.
School Reviews
5 5/31/2010
Barnum school is a good special-ed school & the children do enjoy attending. They offer a lot of activities & upon passing a CORI check you are allowed to tutor children & volunteer for activities that take place at the school. However, one thing that ALL parents sending a child there should know is that the staff & school nurse DRASTICALLY over exaggerate minor medical situations!!!! I have received phone calls to go pick up my children over the pettiest issues. I was even told that my son looked pale & flushed one day & when I rushed to the school; he was fine, & even playing. I also have went to pick them up over minor nose bleeds, scrapes due to falls & lots of other petty/minor issues that any nurse could attend to & would at any other school. Each issue could have been handled at the school & a note from the school with an explanation would have been just fine. If you would like to keep your job or just don't like leaving work when it's actually not necessary, choose a different school if at all possible!
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