Serving 294 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leighton Elementary School serves the west part of the Oswego, NY school district, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leighton Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leighton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
76%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buccaneers
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 #3297 out of 4,346 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 Fitzhugh Park Elementary School, Kingsford Park Elementary School, Minetto Elementary 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 52% 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?
294 students attend Leighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Leighton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leighton Elementary School part of?
Leighton Elementary School is part of Oswego City School District.
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