LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in OSWEGO, NY with about 285 students offering grade levels from 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 11:1. 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 school located in Oswego, New York, and is part of the Oswego City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. As a key institution within the district, it emphasizes foundational education, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills, helping students build a strong platform for their future academic careers.
The school is known for its community-focused spirit, often represented by its mascot, the "Buccaneers." By leveraging the resources provided by the Oswego City School District, Leighton Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum updates, and district policies through the official website at [www.oswego.org](http://www.oswego.org).
For more information, contact LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 341-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OSWEGO, NY 13126-1998
(315) 341-2700
http://www.oswego.org
LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OSWEGO, NY with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 285
- Teachers:
- 24.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 285 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.