- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Leighton Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 362205003127 · Oswego, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14.7:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (1,079 students)
Leighton Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Leighton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
1,079 students
- Oswego Middle
Oswego Middle School
572 students
- Minetto Elemen 409
Minetto Elementary School
409 students
- Kingsford Park 397
Kingsford Park Elementary School
397 students
- Charles E Rile 390
Charles E Riley Elementary School
390 students
- This school 294
Leighton Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Leighton Elementary School reports 294 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 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 methodology
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
$26,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Oswego City School District reports $26,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), up 16.
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, 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 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.
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.