Leeds

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leeds Elementary School, located at 20 Florence Street in Leeds, Massachusetts, is a public primary school serving the local community as part of the Northampton Public Schools district. The school is known for its welcoming, small-town atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. By maintaining a close-knit feel, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that honors the individual needs of each student while preparing them for future success.

The curriculum at Leeds Elementary emphasizes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities that reflect the community’s values of curiosity and inclusivity. Through its connection to the Northampton school system, the institution benefits from a collaborative approach to education, integrating modern teaching practices with a focus on community engagement. Parents and families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, events, and academic calendars can visit their official website at [http://leeds.northampton-k12.us](http://leeds.northampton-k12.us).

298

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leeds
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	59
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
206 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
59 (19.9 %)
Two or More
20 (6.7 %)
Asian
9 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1532
Website:	http://leeds.northampton-k12.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42