Leighton Elementary School ranked #653 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #987 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% overall statewide since 2019.
Math proficiency at Leighton Elementary was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading and science proficiencies were lower than the state averages at 30–34% and 20–29%, respectively.
Enrollment held steady at 375 students in grades Pre–K through 6, with minority enrollment representing 36% of the student body and 47% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch reflecting ongoing socioeconomic diversity.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, ranking in the top 10% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio among Alabama public schools.
As a Title I eligible New Jersey elementary school, Leighton Elementary served a balanced gender distribution of 53% male and 47% female students without offering virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leighton area neighborhoods, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive (averaging 6 miles, up to 9.6 miles away).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Leighton Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Leighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leighton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
18%
31%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colbert County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leighton Elementary School's ranking?
Leighton Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Leighton Elementary School often compared to?
Leighton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hatton Elementary School, Howell Graves Preschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
355 students attend Leighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Leighton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leighton Elementary School offer ?
Leighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leighton Elementary School part of?
Leighton Elementary School is part of Colbert County School District.
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