Leicester Primary School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leicester Primary School?
367 students attend Leicester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Leicester Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester Primary School?
Leicester Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leicester Primary School offer ?
Leicester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Leicester Primary School part of?
Leicester Primary School is part of Leicester School District.
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