Leighton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Leighton, Alabama 35646 · Colbert County
#525 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#38482 of 50,301 nationally
About Leighton Elementary School
Leighton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Leighton, in the Colbert County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 355 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 525th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 355.
There are 3 schools in Leighton; Leighton Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Leighton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Leighton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Colbert County High School
Leighton · Public high · Grades 7–12
438 students · 245 m away
Hatton Elementary School
Leighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students · 7.5 km away
Hazlewood Elementary School
Town Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
221 students · 11 km away
Webster Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
234 students · 11 km away
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students · 11 km away
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals · Public high · Grades 9–12
864 students · 12 km away
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students · 13 km away
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students · 13 km away
Highland Park Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
236 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Odenville Intermediate School
Odenville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
355 students
Robinson Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students
Stemley Road Elementary School
Talladega · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Oakman Elementary School
Oakman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Golden Springs Elementary School
Anniston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
357 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leighton Elementary School a good school?
Leighton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 30.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #525 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Leighton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Leighton Elementary School ranks #525 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #38482 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leighton Elementary School?
Leighton Elementary School had 355 students in 2025.
Is Leighton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Leighton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Leighton Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Leighton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.