Edward F. Leddy Preschool

Taunton
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
252 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
252
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (54.4 %)
  • Black
    58 (23.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (15.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Taunton
Phone: (508)821-1275
Website: http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.2
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 252
Gender Ratio