Enrollment
267
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482703014337
Early College H S — Leander, TX
Federal NCES profile for Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Leander Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early College H S reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Texas average and 75% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Leander Isd spends $13,775 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.1% from local sources (property taxes), 12.6% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early College H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,775
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 22% in Texas — larger than 78% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.7% -79% vs state
NCES ID 482703014337
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 13.1%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Early College H S.
$13,775
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Similar high schools in Leander
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Leander H S
Standard public school
2,131 students 15:1 students per teacher
Glenn H S
Standard public school
2,024 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
New Hope H S
Alternative education program
65 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Early College H S
How many students attend Early College H S?
Early College H S has 267 students enrolled. It is a high school in LEANDER, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College H S is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College H S?
12.7% of students at Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Early College H S is White at 45.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEANDER, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College H S?
Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.