Enrollment
245
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taunton, MA
Edward F. Leddy Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Edward F. Leddy Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251152000133
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward F. Leddy Preschool earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Taunton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 245
- students enrolled
Edward F. Leddy Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward F. Leddy Preschool ranks #2 of 4 schools in Taunton, MA.
School address
District: Taunton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251152000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward F. Leddy Preschool compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward F. Leddy Preschool
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Taunton, Massachusetts, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Massachusetts schools and 99% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Taunton spends $17,503 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Taunton's public schools, it stands alongside Taunton High (2,877 students): Edward F. Leddy Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students) and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students) alongside Edward F. Leddy Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward F. Leddy Preschool compares
Edward F. Leddy Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 99% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 99% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Edward F. Leddy Preschool is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taunton, which includes Edward F. Leddy Preschool.
$17,503
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Edward F. Leddy Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Friedman Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph H Martin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Pole | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward F. Leddy Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Taunton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward F. Leddy Preschool
How many students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taunton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward F. Leddy Preschool is 24.5:1, which is 99% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Edward F. Leddy Preschool is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Taunton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward F. Leddy Preschool rank among schools in Taunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward F. Leddy Preschool ranks #2 of 4 schools in Taunton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taunton on the city page.
Is Edward F. Leddy Preschool a good school?
Edward F. Leddy Preschool earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taunton?
Besides Edward F. Leddy Preschool, Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students), James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students), and Benjamin Friedman Middle (701 students). See the Taunton district page for the complete list.
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