Serving 278 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Leighton Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leighton Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 #3297 out of 4,093 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, Charles E Riley Elementary School, Fitzhugh Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
278 students attend Leighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leighton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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