Edward F. Leddy Preschool serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward F. Leddy Preschool's student population of 245 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edward F. Leddy Preschool is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
26%
10%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leddy Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool?
245 students attend Edward F. Leddy Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edward F. Leddy Preschool students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 22:1, 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 10/10/2025
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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