Leon Isd

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Jewett, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Leon Isd #725 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,283 per pupil, Leon Isd ranks #639 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

766
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,283
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Leon Isd operates 2 public schools serving 766 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Leon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,283 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 79.8% local, 7.7% state, and 12.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #725 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 379:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.7% White, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Leon El, enrolling 386 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Leon El accounts for 50.4% of all Leon Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Leon Isd a distant remainder — means Leon Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Leon Isd reports 54.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Leon Isd student-counselor ratio is 379:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Leon Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Leon Isd is typically wider than the Leon Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
7.7%
State
79.8%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
725 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Leon Isd.

White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 2.9%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

379:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Leon Isd

School Enrollment
Leon El
386
Leon H S
372

How Leon Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Groveton Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Hawkins Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
North Texas Collegiate Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Union Grove Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Garrison Isd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Leon Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Leon Isd?

Leon Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 766 students.

How much does Leon Isd spend per student?

Leon Isd spends $13,283 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #725 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Leon Isd?

Leon Isd students are 53.7% White, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Asian, 1.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Leon Isd?

Leon Isd has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #725 out of 1047 districts in Texas.