Enrollment
657
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, OH
Leighton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leighton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390491704654
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leighton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leighton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leighton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leighton Elementary School
Leighton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Aurora, Ohio, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 657 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Aurora's elementary schools, it stands alongside Craddock Elementary School (433 students): Leighton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 18.8:1).
Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students) and Harmon Middle School (689 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 79.0%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Leighton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora City, which includes Leighton Elementary School.
$14,186
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.1%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craddock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Aurora
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leighton Elementary School
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leighton Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Leighton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leighton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leighton Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Leighton Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Aurora, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Leighton Elementary School a good school?
Leighton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Aurora City?
Besides Leighton Elementary School, Aurora City also operates Aurora High School (984 students), Harmon Middle School (689 students), and Craddock Elementary School (433 students). See the Aurora City district page for the complete list.
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