Kingsford Park Elementary School vs Leighton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
397 students
Leighton Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
| Measure | Kingsford Park Elementary School Oswego, New York | Leighton Elementary School Oswego, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 2,536 | #1834 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #22567 of 50,301 | #34050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 397 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingsford Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 36.9).
- •Kingsford Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Kingsford Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Kingsford Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 56.5%).
- •Leighton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Kingsford Park Elementary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 294.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsford Park Elementary School better than Leighton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingsford Park Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 36.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingsford Park Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsford Park Elementary School: 397. Leighton Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsford Park Elementary School and Leighton Elementary School rank in New York?
Kingsford Park Elementary School is 1254th of 2,536 and Leighton Elementary School is 1834th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).