Leighton Elementary School

Summary:

Leighton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Aurora, Ohio, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 683 students. The school is part of the Aurora City School District, which is ranked 31st out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leighton Elementary School consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.6%. The school has also received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating its exceptional performance. Additionally, Leighton Elementary School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.0% to 8.9% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Craddock Elementary School and Miller Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School's academic performance is significantly higher. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Leighton's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 82.2%, compared to 80% and 43.7% at Craddock and Streetsboro Elementary, respectively. Despite its strong performance, Leighton Elementary School's spending per student ($10,917 in 2018-2019) is lower than some of the nearby schools, suggesting efficient resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 121 Aurora Hudson Rd
       Aurora, OH  44202-9236


(330) 562-2209

District: Aurora City

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,501 Help


Students who attend Leighton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harmon Middle School
High:    Aurora High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Asian:
13.1%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details Leighton Elementary School ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Leighton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Aurora City School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), Asian (13.1%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Aurora City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leighton Elementary School is 19.7. 1 elementary schools in the Aurora City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leighton Elementary School is $13,501. 1 elementary schools in the Aurora City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leighton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leighton Elementary School 153rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Leighton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Aurora City:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora City 31st of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leighton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.83 197th 1471 86.6%
2005 85.05 99th 1501 93.4%
2006 85.40 62nd 1504 95.9%
2007 80.82 177th 1609 89.0%
2008 82.01 160th 1582 89.9%
2009 83.65 89th 1610 94.5%
2010 85.33 64th 1662 96.1%
2011 81.49 154th 1686 90.9%
2012 81.62 143rd 1709 91.6%
2013 81.75 158th 1701 90.7%
2014 84.75 67th 1687 96.0%
2015 89.50 47th 1684 97.2%
2016 88.46 81st 1678 95.2%
2017 85.46 132nd 1651 92.0%
2018 86.95 111th 1636 93.2%
2019 84.39 192nd 1676 88.5%
2021 89.04 133rd 1610 91.7%
2022 86.73 151st 1588 90.5%
2023 86.29 166th 1596 89.6%
2024 85.75 153rd 1577 90.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.72 36th 166 78.3%
2022 81.78 26th 162 84.0%
2024 72.18 43rd 202 78.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.54 3rd 239 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.17 188th 856 78.0%
2024 61.75 248th 900 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.91 208th 1465 85.8%
2019 81.65 159th 1465 89.1%
2021 82.68 157th 1404 88.8%
2022 39.88 911th 1419 35.8%
2023 57.47 652nd 1447 54.9%
2024 60.84 615th 1484 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.63 151st 1518 90.1%
2019 82.17 194th 1502 87.1%
2021 86.27 156th 1467 89.4%
2022 87.42 108th 1488 92.7%
2023 85.32 154th 1483 89.6%
2024 83.72 182nd 1466 87.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.69 80th 1021 92.2%
2019 68.81 213th 956 77.7%
2021 87.41 43rd 765 94.4%
2022 70.79 147th 824 82.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.96 210th 759 72.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.36 67th 1536 95.6%
2019 87.87 76th 1535 95.0%
2021 90.15 72nd 1499 95.2%
2022 85.82 155th 1518 89.8%
2023 87.33 97th 1498 93.5%
2024 88.17 75th 1485 94.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 48th 70 31.4%
2019 78.98 11th 52 78.8%
2021 80.38 6th 78 92.3%
2022 78.86 13th 78 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.22 7th 239 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Leighton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.40 91st 1309 93.0%
2019 81.54 176th 1271 86.2%
2021 84.98 143rd 1249 88.6%
2022 82.26 169th 1242 86.4%
2023 80.64 196th 1215 83.9%
2024 80.91 182nd 1190 84.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Leighton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 606 20 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 606 20 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 621 24 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 663 19 7 1 1 n/a n/a 4 695
2006 665 16 12 2 0 n/a n/a 5 700
2007 672 23 14 4 0 n/a n/a 10 723
2008 627 22 15 5 0 n/a n/a 9 678
2009 613 27 11 6 0 n/a n/a 9 666
2010 596 27 12 3 0 n/a n/a 7 645
2011 596 20 11 5 0 0 5 0 637
2012 580 24 15 7 0 0 12 0 638
2013 551 18 10 12 0 0 14 0 605
2014 558 17 19 16 0 1 12 0 623
2015 556 10 30 18 0 1 9 0 624
2016 539 11 35 24 0 1 10 0 620
2017 541 16 33 23 0 0 18 0 631
2018 540 19 32 22 0 0 26 0 639
2019 567 18 37 21 0 1 25 0 669
2020 550 23 46 27 0 2 24 0 672
2021 527 24 63 23 0 1 22 0 660
2022 498 23 78 14 1 2 27 0 643
2023 531 23 88 19 1 1 20 0 683
2024 527 21 89 20 1 1 20 0 679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leighton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 631 40.5 15.6 4
2003 631 40.5 15.6 4
2004 651 39.8 16.4 5.8
2005 695 40.7 17.1 5.6
2006 700 42.4 16.5 6.3
2007 723 37.9 19.1 9
2008 678 37.4 18.1 n/a
2009 666 37.9 17.6 10.8
2010 645 36.8 17.5 8.2
2011 637 32.9 19.3 10.4
2012 638 31.3 20.3 9.9
2013 605 30.5 19.8 10.7
2014 623 30.5 20.4 9
2015 624 n/a n/a 9.3
2016 620 31.0 20.0 8.4
2017 631 31.0 20.3 9.4
2018 639 31.8 20.0 8.6
2019 669 34.6 19.3 7.8
2020 672 33.8 19.8 6.5
2021 660 36.9 17.8 n/a
2022 643 35.4 18.1 n/a
2023 683 35.3 19.3 4.1
2024 679 34.3 19.7 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leighton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 631 40.5 15.6 4
2003 631 40.5 15.6 4
2004 651 39.8 16.4 5.8
2005 695 40.7 17.1 5.6
2006 700 42.4 16.5 6.3
2007 723 37.9 19.1 9
2008 678 37.4 18.1 n/a
2009 666 37.9 17.6 10.8
2010 645 36.8 17.5 8.2
2011 637 32.9 19.3 10.4
2012 638 31.3 20.3 9.9
2013 605 30.5 19.8 10.7
2014 623 30.5 20.4 9
2015 624 n/a n/a 9.3
2016 620 31.0 20.0 8.4
2017 631 31.0 20.3 9.4
2018 639 31.8 20.0 8.6
2019 669 34.6 19.3 7.8
2020 672 33.8 19.8 6.5
2021 660 36.9 17.8 n/a
2022 643 35.4 18.1 n/a
2023 683 35.3 19.3 4.1
2024 679 34.3 19.7 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leighton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,917
2022 $11,947
2023 $12,440
2024 $13,501

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leighton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 192nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leighton Elementary School)77.482.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)77.482.1
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)87.281.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)87.281.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leighton Elementary School)93.990.9
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)93.990.9
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)87.884.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)87.884.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Leighton Elementary School)88.587.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Aurora City)88.587.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leighton Elementary School)81.382.2
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Aurora City)81.382.2
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leighton Elementary School)91.290.2
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora City)91.290.2
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669683
 2.1%
African American1823
 27.8%
American Indian01
Asian3788
 137.8%
Hispanic2119
 9.5%
Pacific Islander11
White567531
 6.3%
Two or More Races2520
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.8%4.1%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leighton Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Leighton Elementary School.

Yes. Leighton Elementary School ranks in the top 9.7% of Ohio elementary schools.

Students at Leighton Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Leighton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harmon Middle School
High : Aurora High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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