Leighton Elementary School

121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 679 students in grades 3-5, Leighton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in OH
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Leighton Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Leighton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leighton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#216 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
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81%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
78%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Leighton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leighton Elementary School's ranking?
Leighton Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
679 students attend Leighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leighton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leighton Elementary School offer ?
Leighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Leighton Elementary School part of?
Leighton Elementary School is part of Aurora City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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