Leicester Elementary

Summary:

Leicester Elementary is a public elementary school serving 493 students in grades K-4 in Leicester, MA. The school is part of the Leicester school district, which is ranked 267 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Leicester Elementary's performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools. In 2023-2024, only 26.84% of Leicester Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%. In math, 35.79% of Leicester Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a ranking between 592-737 out of 916-942 schools over the past several years. However, Leicester Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.8 over the past few years.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as May Street, Heard Street, and West Tatnuck, Leicester Elementary generally underperforms in academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates and a worse school ranking. The school's performance has also been inconsistent, with proficiency rates fluctuating from year to year. Despite increased per-student spending, from $12,963 in 2018-2019 to $16,201 in 2020-2021, Leicester Elementary has not yet seen significant improvements in academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 170 Paxton Street
       Leicester, MA  01524


(508) 892-7050

District: Leicester

SchoolDigger Rank:
646th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,201 Help


Students who attend Leicester Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Leicester Middle
High:    Leicester High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Compare Details Leicester Elementary ranks worse than 70.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leicester Elementary is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leicester Elementary is $16,201.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leicester Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leicester Elementary 646th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Leicester Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Leicester:

SchoolDigger ranks Leicester 267th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leicester Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.50 429th 884 51.5%
2004 56.20 425th 882 51.8%
2005 58.12 393rd 887 55.7%
2006 45.11 546th 911 40.1%
2007 49.26 513th 911 43.7%
2008 46.89 532nd 908 41.4%
2009 54.61 453rd 909 50.2%
2010 46.71 566th 920 38.5%
2011 42.38 592nd 924 35.9%
2012 43.08 581st 930 37.5%
2013 36.29 650th 928 30.0%
2014 25.16 737th 926 20.4%
2015 32.61 671st 914 26.6%
2016 34.17 651st 932 30.2%
2017 28.32 707th 938 24.6%
2018 27.03 715th 934 23.4%
2019 28.75 713th 942 24.3%
2021 28.82 674th 936 28.0%
2022 36.23 603rd 932 35.3%
2023 37.01 592nd 928 36.2%
2024 29.26 646th 916 29.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.86 812th 886 8.4%
2019 19.31 821st 896 8.4%
2021 24.67 730th 894 18.3%
2022 29.25 684th 905 24.4%
2023 35.58 429th 703 39.0%
2024 38.47 423rd 731 42.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.84 618th 685 9.8%
2019 27.46 566th 700 19.1%
2021 42.43 408th 705 42.1%
2022 41.18 468th 772 39.4%
2023 35.95 520th 757 31.3%
2024 36.68 512th 760 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.38 717th 893 19.7%
2019 33.31 640th 902 29.0%
2021 25.88 669th 898 25.5%
2022 37.26 576th 901 36.1%
2023 43.82 514th 887 42.1%
2024 30.06 622nd 886 29.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.45 474th 656 27.7%
2019 34.27 436th 665 34.4%
2021 23.91 514th 632 18.7%
2022 38.96 378th 672 43.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.33 655th 898 27.1%
2019 27.45 705th 907 22.3%
2021 33.22 616th 904 31.9%
2022 36.38 581st 908 36.0%
2023 31.63 631st 896 29.6%
2024 30.74 629th 891 29.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.93 650th 925 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.70 149th 379 60.7%
2019 60.36 122nd 398 69.3%
2022 35.21 261st 401 34.9%
2023 29.12 326th 420 22.4%
2024 42.37 240th 446 46.2%
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Rank History for White students at Leicester Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.30 693rd 772 10.2%
2019 18.90 694th 780 11.0%
2021 15.94 685th 765 10.5%
2022 29.63 581st 764 24.0%
2023 36.13 529th 762 30.6%
2024 22.23 638th 753 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Leicester Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 240 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 251 2 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 268 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 276 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1992 270 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 263 5 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 265 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 430 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 430 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 417 4 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 424 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 272 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 462 0 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 438 6 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 420 6 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 420 6 8 12 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 416 6 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 396 6 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 407 8 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 363 15 10 20 0 n/a n/a 6 414
2008 346 15 7 16 0 n/a n/a 8 392
2009 354 13 6 13 0 0 7 0 393
2010 362 8 6 20 0 0 3 0 399
2011 371 13 5 12 1 0 8 0 410
2012 358 8 5 11 1 0 11 0 394
2013 372 11 6 13 3 0 9 0 414
2014 341 13 6 20 2 0 3 0 385
2015 340 18 9 24 3 0 3 0 397
2016 297 18 11 26 3 0 6 0 361
2017 290 19 10 29 0 0 11 0 359
2018 265 19 7 30 2 0 10 0 333
2019 260 23 9 29 2 0 6 0 329
2020 382 32 17 49 0 0 11 0 491
2021 356 28 15 62 0 0 15 0 476
2022 351 29 15 86 0 0 17 0 498
2023 330 29 16 101 1 0 16 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leicester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a n/a
1990 275 n/a n/a n/a
1991 289 n/a n/a n/a
1992 277 n/a n/a n/a
1993 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 276 n/a n/a n/a
1995 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 281 n/a 0.0 26.3
2000 478 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 456 n/a 0.0 18.2
2002 450 n/a n/a 15.3
2003 450 n/a n/a 15.3
2004 438 30.8 14.2 12.6
2005 419 27.8 15.1 12.2
2006 440 27.9 15.8 16.8
2007 414 27.0 15.3 15
2008 392 24.5 16.0 21.4
2009 393 24.5 16.0 28
2010 399 23.5 16.9 29.6
2011 410 23.4 17.4 29.3
2012 394 20.4 19.3 27.7
2013 414 21.1 19.5 28
2014 385 23.0 16.7 30.9
2015 397 22.0 18.0 34.3
2016 361 21.0 17.1 n/a
2017 359 23.2 15.4 n/a
2018 333 21.4 15.5 n/a
2019 329 22.4 14.6 n/a
2020 491 34.1 14.3 n/a
2021 476 32.0 14.8 n/a
2022 498 33.6 14.8 n/a
2023 493 36.9 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leicester Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a n/a
1990 275 n/a n/a n/a
1991 289 n/a n/a n/a
1992 277 n/a n/a n/a
1993 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 276 n/a n/a n/a
1995 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 443 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 281 n/a 0.0 26.3
2000 478 n/a 0.0 16.7
2001 456 n/a 0.0 18.2
2002 450 n/a n/a 15.3
2003 450 n/a n/a 15.3
2004 438 30.8 14.2 12.6
2005 419 27.8 15.1 12.2
2006 440 27.9 15.8 16.8
2007 414 27.0 15.3 15
2008 392 24.5 16.0 21.4
2009 393 24.5 16.0 28
2010 399 23.5 16.9 29.6
2011 410 23.4 17.4 29.3
2012 394 20.4 19.3 27.7
2013 414 21.1 19.5 28
2014 385 23.0 16.7 30.9
2015 397 22.0 18.0 34.3
2016 361 21.0 17.1 n/a
2017 359 23.2 15.4 n/a
2018 333 21.4 15.5 n/a
2019 329 22.4 14.6 n/a
2020 491 34.1 14.3 n/a
2021 476 32.0 14.8 n/a
2022 498 33.6 14.8 n/a
2023 493 36.9 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leicester Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $365 (2.8%) $12,598 (97.2%) $12,963
2020 $447 (3.2%) $13,503 (96.8%) $13,950
2021 $1,123 (6.9%) $15,079 (93.1%) $16,201

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leicester Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 592nd of 928 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leicester Elementary)4840.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leicester)4739
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leicester Elementary)3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leicester)4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leicester Elementary)4234
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Leicester)4133.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leicester Elementary)2936.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leicester)2836.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leicester Elementary)4337.2
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Leicester)4032.7
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Leicester Elementary)3434.6
 0.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Leicester)3932.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students329493
 49.8%
African American2329
 26.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian916
 77.8%
Hispanic29101
 248.3%
Pacific Islander00
White260330
 26.9%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%


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Leicester Elementary ranks 646th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Leicester Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leicester Middle
High : Leicester High

Students at Leicester Elementary are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Leicester Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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