Elementary Schools in Leigh Community Schools

Summary:

The Leigh Elementary School is the sole elementary school within the Leigh Community Schools district in Nebraska. This standout school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools, with strong academic performance across English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Leigh Elementary School boasts impressive test scores, with 60% of 3rd graders and 77.27% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, exceeding the state averages. In Mathematics, 63.33% of 3rd graders and 75% of 4th graders scored proficient or better, also outpacing the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% is lower than the state average, indicating high student engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 and per-student spending of $18,719, the school appears to have the resources to support its students' success.

Overall, Leigh Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Leigh Community Schools district, providing a quality education to its 192 students in grades PK-6. The school's balanced academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and consistent top rankings suggest it is an excellent choice for families seeking a strong elementary education in the area.

District Detail

222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643

(402) 487-3301

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 296

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	222 W 4th St	Leigh	68643	Colfax County	Leigh Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 487-3301	201	13	15.1	21.9%	186 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	52.3	150^th of 294 public elementary schools	49.0%					(n/a)	60.0	77.3	71.3	63.3	63.2	$18,719	$828	$14,159

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools
Clarkson Public Schools	6.06 mi	2
Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools	12.15 mi	3
Humphrey Public Schools	12.99 mi	3
Madison Public Schools	13.44 mi	4
Northeast NE Juvenile Services	14.61 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.