- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Leander
Federal NCES profile for Founders Classical Academy of Leander, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313068Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Classical Academy of Leander earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Classical Academy of Leander has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Leander ranks #4 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Founders Classical Academy of Leander held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480016313068 · Leander, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
693 enr · 14.1:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Founders Classical Academy of Leander held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Founders Classical Academy of Leander in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school
Founders Classical Academy of Leander
693 students
What this shows Founders Classical Academy of Leander reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Classical Academy of Leander compares
Founders Classical Academy of Leander held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,324
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Founders Classical Academy of Leander is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Founders Classical Academy of Leander Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Classical Academy of Leander's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Classical Academy of Leander
How many students attend Founders Classical Academy of Leander?
Founders Classical Academy of Leander has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Leander?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Classical Academy of Leander is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Classical Academy of Leander?
6.0% of students at Founders Classical Academy of Leander are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Classical Academy of Leander?
The largest demographic group at Founders Classical Academy of Leander is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Classical Academy of Leander?
Founders Classical Academy of Leander has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Founders Classical Academy of Leander rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Classical Academy of Leander ranks #4 of 13 schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Founders Classical Academy of Leander, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.