Leighton Elementary School

1 Buccaneer Blvd
Oswego, NY 13126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leighton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leighton Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Leighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leighton Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3378 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
85%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leighton Elementary School's ranking?
Leighton Elementary School is ranked #3378 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leighton Elementary School often compared to?
Leighton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsford Park Elementary School, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Charles E Riley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
288 students attend Leighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Leighton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leighton Elementary School offer ?
Leighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leighton Elementary School part of?
Leighton Elementary School is part of Oswego City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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