Leicester Elementary School

170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Leicester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leicester Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Recognized by the community as its greatest asset, the Leicester Schools engage every child in rigorous, student-centered learning in a safe and technology-rich environment.

School Rankings

Leicester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leicester Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1038 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
42%
36%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
62%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leicester School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leicester Elementary School's ranking?
Leicester Elementary School is ranked #1038 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Leicester Elementary School often compared to?
Leicester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wire Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Leicester Elementary School?
467 students attend Leicester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Leicester Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leicester Elementary School?
Leicester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leicester Elementary School offer ?
Leicester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leicester Elementary School part of?
Leicester Elementary School is part of Leicester School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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