Enrollment
294
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oswego, NY
Leighton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leighton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362205003127
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leighton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leighton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY.
School address
District: Oswego City School District · New York
NCES ID 362205003127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leighton Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leighton Elementary School
Leighton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oswego, New York, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 520 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students) and Oswego Middle School (572 students) alongside Leighton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leighton Elementary School compares
Leighton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$25,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Leighton Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oswego City School District, which includes Leighton Elementary School.
$25,098
Per student
-5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Leighton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minetto Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsford Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E Riley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~294 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leighton Elementary School
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oswego, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leighton Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Leighton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leighton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leighton Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Oswego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leighton Elementary School rank among schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Oswego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oswego on the city page.
Is Leighton Elementary School a good school?
Leighton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oswego City School District?
Besides Leighton Elementary School, Oswego City School District also operates Oswego High School (1,079 students), Oswego Middle School (572 students), and Minetto Elementary School (409 students). See the Oswego City School District district page for the complete list.
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