Leighton Elementary School

www.colbert.k12.al.us

355 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

355

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leighton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	36
Black	58
Two or More	25

White
236 (66.5 %)
Black
58 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
36 (10.1 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colbert County
Phone:	(256)446-8351
Website:	http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 48