Leighton Elementary School
- 355 Students
- 25.6 Teachers (FTE)
- 13.9:1 Student:Teacher
- PK–06 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (256)446-8351 Phone
- http://www.colbertk12.org Website
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Leighton Elementary School
Leighton, AL 35646
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (72.6)
355
Students
25.6
Teachers
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
(256)446-8351
Phone
http://www.colbertk12.org
Website
Leighton Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Leighton, ALABAMA, operated by the Colbert County school district. It serves grades PK–06.
Key statistics: 355 students enrolled; a 13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
355.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 27% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.86:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 18% better
Free Lunch %
61.4%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 5% worse
School Details
School Name
Leighton Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010084000338
State School ID
AL-017-0110
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8100 Old Highway 20
City
Leighton
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35646
County
Colbert County
Metro Area
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0104
State Leg. Upper
01006
State Leg. Lower
01007
Latitude
34.69763
Longitude
-87.52366
Grades Offered
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
355
Total Students
25.6
Teachers FTE
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 25.6 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 218 | 61.4% |
| Not Applicable | 218 | 61.4% |
District Info
District Name
Colbert County
LEAID
0100840
State LEA ID
AL-017
Phone
(256)386-8565
Website
http://www.colbert.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Tuscumbia
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$43,141K
Federal Revenue
$7,646K
State Revenue
$20,838K
Local Revenue
$14,657K
Total Expenditure
$41,789K
Instruction Exp.
$21,475K
Support Services
$15,167K
Other Current Exp.
$2,721K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leighton Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.