Leighton Elementary School in Aurora, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Leighton Elementary School is a suburban public school in Aurora, Ohio that is part of Aurora City School District. It serves 657 students in grades 3 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.5:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 3 - 5

657 Students

32 Teachers

121 Aurora Hudson Rd

Aurora, OH 44202 View local requests

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Leighton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Catalani

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Leighton Elementary School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Leighton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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