Leeds Central School

Leeds Central School, a mid-tier K-5 school in Leeds, Maine, part of RSU 52/MSAD 52, educates 196 students, covering grades pre-K through 6.

RSU 52/MSAD 52 runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 2,027 students. Leeds Central School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Leeds Central School shows that nearly all students (91%) are White. The remainder is composed of 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Androscoggin County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Leeds Central School logs 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.0:1. The state averages about 10.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 54% of students at Leeds Central School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Androscoggin County put the typical household earns roughly $67,873 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Leeds Central School is one of 36 public schools in Androscoggin County (combined enrollment of about 15,588 students).

Nearest neighbor: Wayne Elementary School, around 4.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Leeds Central School has grew 3%, going from 190 students in 2018 to 196 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 97% to 91% over that span.

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