Leighton Elementary School vs Urban Scholars Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighton Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
Urban Scholars Community School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Leighton Elementary School Oswego, New York | Urban Scholars Community School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,536 | #1906 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #34050 of 50,301 | #35479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Oswego | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leighton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 34.7).
- •Urban Scholars Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Leighton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 98%).
- •Urban Scholars Community School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.4).
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 Leighton Elementary School better than Urban Scholars Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Leighton Elementary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.7 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 Leighton Elementary School and Urban Scholars Community School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leighton Elementary School: 294. Urban Scholars Community School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leighton Elementary School and Urban Scholars Community School rank in New York?
Leighton Elementary School is 1834th of 2,536 and Urban Scholars Community School is 1906th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).