LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Leighton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colbert County school district, located in Leighton, AL with about 346 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Leighton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Leighton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Leighton, Alabama, and serves as part of the Colbert County School District. Situated on Old Highway 20, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. As a member of the Colbert County school system, Leighton Elementary emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school functions as a core component of the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success. By focusing on essential subjects and fostering community engagement, Leighton Elementary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and middle school preparedness. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, faculty, or district policies, the official Colbert County School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional documentation.

For more information, contact Leighton Elementary School at (256) 446-8351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8100 Old Highway 20
Leighton, AL 35646
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LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Leighton, AL with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Colbert County
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
24.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 346 students

White
65.3%
Black or African American
22.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
6.1%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.