- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
El Paso Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for El Paso Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480143913023Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Paso Leadership Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Paso Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: El Paso Leadership Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480143913023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
El Paso Leadership Academy grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 480143913023 · El Paso, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
181 enr · 16.5:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East (428 students)
El Paso Leadership Academy grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Paso Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Paso Leader
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East
428 students
- This school
El Paso Leadership Academy
181 students
- El Paso Leader 166
El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East
166 students
What this shows El Paso Leadership Academy reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Paso Leadership Academy compares
El Paso Leadership Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, El Paso Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Leadership Academy reports $13,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Paso Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Paso Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Paso Leadership Academy
How many students attend El Paso Leadership Academy?
El Paso Leadership Academy has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Paso Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at El Paso Leadership Academy is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Paso Leadership Academy?
91.1% of students at El Paso Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Paso Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at El Paso Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Paso Leadership Academy?
El Paso Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Paso Leadership Academy rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Leadership Academy ranks #2 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Leadership Academy?
Besides El Paso Leadership Academy, El Paso Leadership Academy also operates El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East (428 students) and El Paso Leadership Academy - Middle East (166 students). See the El Paso Leadership Academy district page for the complete list.