Leicester Elementary

elementary.leicester.k12.ma.us/

467 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Leicester Memorial Elementary School, located at 11 Memorial School Drive in Leicester, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Leicester Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Leicester community to enhance the overall student experience. Through its official website, the district provides resources, policy information, and updates on school events to ensure transparent communication with parents and guardians. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern instructional strategies, Leicester Memorial Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

467

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leicester Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	102
Black	35
Asian	14
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	3

White
290 (62.1%)
Hispanic
102 (21.8%)
Black
35 (7.5%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Asian
14 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leicester
Phone:	(508)892-7050
Website:	http://elementary.leicester.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leicester Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leicester Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	52.5%
Male	222	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)