Enrollment
67
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482703013720
Leander Extended Opportunity — Leander, TX
Federal NCES profile for Leander Extended Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leander Extended Opportunity 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
Leander Extended Opportunity reports 67 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 72% 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 74% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the Texas average and 30% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 34 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 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 Leander Extended Opportunity 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 72% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 6% | — | — |
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
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% 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
4.1:1
students per teacher
— 72% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 34 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 67 Top 6% in Texas — larger than 94% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 4.1:1 -72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.2% -42% vs state
NCES ID 482703013720
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 35.8%
African American 11.9%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 34:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Expulsions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Leander Extended Opportunity.
$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
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Leander Extended Opportunity
How many students attend Leander Extended Opportunity?
Leander Extended Opportunity has 67 students enrolled. It is a other school in LEANDER, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leander Extended Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Leander Extended Opportunity is 4.1:1, which is 72% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 74% 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 Leander Extended Opportunity?
36.2% of students at Leander Extended Opportunity are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leander Extended Opportunity?
The largest demographic group at Leander Extended Opportunity is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEANDER, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leander Extended Opportunity?
Leander Extended Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.