- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Edward F. Leddy Preschool held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 251152000133 · Taunton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 24.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Taunton High (2,877 students)
Edward F. Leddy Preschool held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Edward F. Leddy Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taunton High
Taunton High
2,877 students
- James L. Mulca 898
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
898 students
- Benjamin Fried 701
Benjamin Friedman Middle
701 students
- Joseph H Marti 647
Joseph H Martin
647 students
- Elizabeth Pole 635
Elizabeth Pole
635 students
- This school 245
Edward F. Leddy Preschool
245 students
What this shows Edward F. Leddy Preschool reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward F. Leddy Preschool compares
Edward F. Leddy Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Taunton reports $18,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.