Leighton Elementary School

Summary:

Leighton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Oswego City School District in Oswego, New York, with 288 students. Despite its higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with its academic performance generally below state and district averages.

Leighton Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on New York state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 30% compared to the state average of 42.6% and the district average of 21.98%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $20,115 in 2022-2023, its academic performance remains relatively low compared to the other Oswego City School District elementary schools, as well as the elementary schools in the neighboring Fulton City School District and Hannibal Central School District.

The school's consistent low performance, with its ranking ranging from 1,371 out of 2,366 schools in 2015-2016 to 1,769 out of 2,445 schools in 2023-2024, suggests the school has struggled to improve student outcomes over an extended period. Additionally, the school's data shows significant disparities in academic achievement between different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for female students being higher than the ranking for male students, and the ranking for white students being even lower. These findings raise questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to address the school's persistent challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 Buccaneer Blvd
       Oswego, NY  13126-1998


(315) 341-2700

District: Oswego City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1769th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,115 Help


Students who attend Leighton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oswego Middle School
High:    Oswego High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Leighton Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Oswego City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Leighton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Oswego City School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School is 14.4. 3 elementary schools in the Oswego City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leighton Elementary School is $20,115, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Oswego City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leighton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leighton Elementary School 1769th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Leighton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Oswego City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswego City School District 703rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leighton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.25 1367th 2206 38.0%
2007 38.72 1575th 2219 29.0%
2008 40.72 1567th 2227 29.6%
2009 41.93 1592nd 2257 29.5%
2010 47.85 1348th 2263 40.4%
2011 34.37 1645th 2286 28.0%
2012 21.91 1935th 2320 16.6%
2013 30.91 1685th 2325 27.5%
2014 38.35 1500th 2345 36.0%
2015 39.33 1464th 2352 37.8%
2016 42.94 1371st 2366 42.1%
2017 26.88 1829th 2386 23.3%
2018 42.69 1400th 2395 41.5%
2019 27.15 1797th 2413 25.5%
2021 27.37 1668th 2201 24.2%
2022 27.55 1840th 2434 24.4%
2023 29.98 1750th 2439 28.2%
2024 29.22 1769th 2445 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.05 582nd 1941 70.0%
2019 33.64 1208th 1859 35.0%
2021 34.86 694th 1044 33.5%
2022 29.22 1580th 2031 22.2%
2023 39.56 1105th 2016 45.2%
2024 39.79 1161st 2110 45.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.83 1537th 2045 24.8%
2019 22.26 1720th 2032 15.4%
2021 36.87 1102nd 1678 34.3%
2022 24.36 1745th 2099 16.9%
2023 22.44 1717th 2041 15.9%
2024 20.35 1817th 2078 12.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.21 1630th 2338 30.3%
2019 20.94 1975th 2357 16.2%
2021 36.27 1301st 1955 33.5%
2022 28.70 1802nd 2401 24.9%
2023 24.05 1922nd 2403 20.0%
2024 36.84 1540th 2413 36.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 1058th 2340 54.8%
2019 36.99 1498th 2358 36.5%
2021 26.23 1536th 1961 21.7%
2022 28.90 1790th 2400 25.4%
2023 39.99 1423rd 2400 40.7%
2024 26.50 1860th 2411 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.65 1215th 1338 9.2%
2022 10.58 1318th 1399 5.8%
2023 17.10 1172nd 1337 12.3%
2024 18.51 1192nd 1392 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Leighton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 463 4 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1990 471 3 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 492 2 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1992 460 6 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 498 2 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 479 4 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 458 4 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 458 4 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 427 3 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 489 4 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 483 8 6 35 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2000 478 8 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 471 7 3 33 3 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 487 5 7 40 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 487 5 7 40 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 467 11 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 483 8 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 397 12 1 31 5 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 408 6 4 26 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 417 11 5 41 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 437 9 5 22 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 440 12 7 33 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2011 454 11 8 27 2 0 0 0 502
2012 430 7 7 29 1 1 5 0 480
2013 336 3 6 22 0 0 11 0 378
2014 324 4 5 17 1 0 14 0 365
2015 286 4 6 25 0 0 10 0 331
2016 275 2 3 22 0 0 7 0 309
2017 277 2 3 19 0 0 9 0 310
2018 264 2 0 15 0 0 4 0 285
2019 272 6 1 11 0 1 4 0 295
2020 252 5 1 16 1 1 5 0 281
2021 244 7 2 27 2 1 10 0 293
2022 234 4 3 19 2 0 16 0 278
2023 244 6 3 21 1 0 13 0 288

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leighton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 482 30.5 15.8 n/a
1990 498 31.9 15.6 n/a
1991 525 31.9 16.4 n/a
1992 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1993 525 32.1 16.4 n/a
1994 507 33.1 15.3 22.3
1995 490 31.1 15.8 27.3
1996 490 31.1 15.8 27.3
1997 471 32.1 14.7 31.4
1998 533 31.0 17.2 39.6
1999 534 31.2 17.1 41.9
2000 528 33.3 15.9 45.6
2001 517 37.0 14.0 44.5
2002 544 39.0 13.9 39.5
2003 544 39.0 13.9 39.5
2004 515 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 39.0 13.3 40
2006 446 33.0 13.5 54.5
2007 447 33.0 13.5 42.5
2008 475 36.0 13.2 42.5
2009 475 35.0 13.6 50.7
2010 494 34.5 14.3 51
2011 502 33.8 14.8 56.6
2012 480 34.0 14.1 51.3
2013 378 33.0 11.4 55.8
2014 365 30.0 12.1 57.5
2015 331 30.0 11.0 69.2
2016 309 26.0 11.8 70.6
2017 310 22.9 13.5 68.1
2018 285 24.0 11.8 52.3
2019 295 22.0 13.4 2
2020 281 20.0 14.0 60.5
2021 293 22.0 13.3 52.9
2022 278 20.0 13.9 46
2023 288 20.0 14.4 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leighton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 482 30.5 15.8 n/a
1990 498 31.9 15.6 n/a
1991 525 31.9 16.4 n/a
1992 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1993 525 32.1 16.4 n/a
1994 507 33.1 15.3 22.3
1995 490 31.1 15.8 27.3
1996 490 31.1 15.8 27.3
1997 471 32.1 14.7 31.4
1998 533 31.0 17.2 39.6
1999 534 31.2 17.1 41.9
2000 528 33.3 15.9 45.6
2001 517 37.0 14.0 44.5
2002 544 39.0 13.9 39.5
2003 544 39.0 13.9 39.5
2004 515 n/a n/a n/a
2005 517 39.0 13.3 40
2006 446 33.0 13.5 54.5
2007 447 33.0 13.5 42.5
2008 475 36.0 13.2 42.5
2009 475 35.0 13.6 50.7
2010 494 34.5 14.3 51
2011 502 33.8 14.8 56.6
2012 480 34.0 14.1 51.3
2013 378 33.0 11.4 55.8
2014 365 30.0 12.1 57.5
2015 331 30.0 11.0 69.2
2016 309 26.0 11.8 70.6
2017 310 22.9 13.5 68.1
2018 285 24.0 11.8 52.3
2019 295 22.0 13.4 2
2020 281 20.0 14.0 60.5
2021 293 22.0 13.3 52.9
2022 278 20.0 13.9 46
2023 288 20.0 14.4 61.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Leighton Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.6%0.9%0.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201496.6%1.7%0.4%97.4%97.0%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
201599.1%0.6%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201699.0%0.7%0.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201796.2%0.9%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.4%97.8%
201898.6%1.4%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201997.6%0.0%0.0%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leighton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,595 (10.8%) $13,203 (89.2%) $14,797
2020 $2,320 (15.1%) $13,011 (84.9%) $15,330
2021 $1,725 (9.9%) $15,622 (90.1%) $17,347
2022 $4,374 (24.3%) $13,631 (75.7%) $18,006
2023 $3,673 (18.3%) $16,443 (81.7%) $20,115

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leighton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1797th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1750th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)3737.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oswego City School District)4529.8
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Leighton Elementary School)3844.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Oswego City School District)4636.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)2333.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oswego City School District)3335.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Leighton Elementary School)3345
 12%
   4th Grade Math (Oswego City School District)3837.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)1629.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oswego City School District)2324.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Leighton Elementary School)5028.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade Math (Oswego City School District)4436.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)4538.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oswego City School District)4135.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Leighton Elementary School)3027
 3%
   6th Grade Math (Oswego City School District)4435
 9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students295288
 2.4%
African American66
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White272244
 10.3%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2%61.8%
 59.8%


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Students who attend Leighton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oswego Middle School
High : Oswego High School

Students at Leighton Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Leighton Elementary School ranks 1769th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Leighton Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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