LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
222 W 4TH ST
LEIGH, NE 68643
177 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Leigh Elementary School, located at 222 W 4th St in Leigh, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local rural community. As part of the Leigh Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. The facility focuses on essential core curriculum development while fostering a close-knit school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

Because of its location in a smaller Nebraska town, the school benefits from a personalized approach to education, often featuring smaller class sizes that allow for greater interaction between teachers and students. The institution serves as a central hub for the youth of Leigh, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills, social responsibility, and a sense of pride in the local community.
177
Total Students
11.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: LEIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)487-3301
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 22
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLARKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 108 Students
649 CHERRY ST
CLARKSON, NE 68629 (6.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th