- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leighton, AL
Leighton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leighton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084000338
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leighton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Leighton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leighton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Leighton, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Leighton Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010084000338 · Leighton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 14.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students)
Leighton Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leighton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- Colbert County
Colbert County High School
438 students
- This school
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Leighton Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leighton Elementary School compares
Leighton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Leighton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leighton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leighton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Leighton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leighton Elementary School
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leighton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leighton Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Leighton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leighton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leighton Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Leighton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leighton Elementary School rank among schools in Leighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Leighton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Colbert County?
Besides Leighton Elementary School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students), Colbert Heights High School (467 students), and Colbert County High School (438 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.