LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.oswego.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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).

288

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	21
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
244 (84.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.3 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	OSWEGO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)341-2700
Website:	http://www.oswego.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
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

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 47