EDWARD F. LEDDY PRESCHOOL
Edward F. Leddy Preschool is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 338 students. With about 12 teachers, Edward F. Leddy Preschool has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Edward F. Leddy Preschool, located at 36 Second Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational component of the Taunton Public Schools district. As a dedicated early childhood education facility, the school is designed to foster the developmental, social, and academic growth of preschool-aged children within the community. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into elementary education by emphasizing play-based learning, foundational literacy, and social-emotional skill building.
As part of the broader Taunton Public Schools system, the preschool operates under the district's commitment to inclusive and equitable educational standards. The program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that children from various backgrounds receive the support necessary to thrive. Families interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or school-specific programming can find comprehensive information through the official Taunton Public Schools website at http://www.tauntonschools.org.
For more information, contact Edward F. Leddy Preschool at (508) 821-1275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
http://www.tauntonschools.org
EDWARD F. LEDDY PRESCHOOL is a public school in Taunton, MA with about 338 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Taunton
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 338 students
- White
- 66.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.