Leighton Elementary School

683 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Leighton Elementary School is a public school located in Aurora, Ohio, serving students in grades K–3. As part of the Aurora City School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. It provides a nurturing environment designed to support the foundational development of young learners, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, Leighton Elementary emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere, often engaging families and residents in the educational process. The school benefits from its location in a quiet, suburban setting, allowing for a safe and focused learning space. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to the district’s upper elementary programs, Leighton is recognized for maintaining high educational standards while fostering a welcoming culture that encourages students to grow both academically and personally.

683

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leighton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	19
Black	23
Asian	88
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
531 (77.7 %)
Asian
88 (12.9 %)
Black
23 (3.4 %)
Two or More
20 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Aurora City
Phone:	(330)562-2209
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Grade 3 241

Grade 4 223

Grade 5 219