Leighton Elementary School
School Overview
Leighton Elementary School is a public school located in Leighton, Alabama. It is a school in Colbert County School District district.
According to the Alabama state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 313 students through grade PK to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 26 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 313 students are attending Leighton Elementary School. By gender, there are 167 and 146 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Leighton Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 8 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 26 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Leighton Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 26 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 26 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 11.5% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 313 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,159 Households |
| Population | 23,227 |
| Male | 11,530 |
| Female | 11,708 |
| Child Population | 6,046 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,687 Units |
| Average House Value | $109,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $49,288 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Colbert County
In Colbert County, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.