Enrollment
67
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Leander Extended Opportunity
Federal NCES profile for Leander Extended Opportunity, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703013720
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leander Extended Opportunity earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leander Extended Opportunity has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leander Extended Opportunity ranks #1 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-67% 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
What stands out at Leander Extended Opportunity
Leander Extended Opportunity is a small combined-grade school in Leander, Texas, enrolling 67 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.8:1, Leander Extended Opportunity is leaner than roughly 99% of Texas schools and 67% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 67 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 34 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 67 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Leander Extended Opportunity.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leander Extended Opportunity compares
Leander Extended Opportunity on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 67% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Leander Extended Opportunity is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Leander Extended Opportunity.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Leander Extended Opportunity Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leander Extended Opportunity's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
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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 an alternative school in Leander, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leander Extended Opportunity?
The student-teacher ratio at Leander Extended Opportunity is 4.8:1, which is 67% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 69% 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 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% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leander Extended Opportunity?
Leander Extended Opportunity has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leander Extended Opportunity rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Leander Extended Opportunity ranks #1 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.
Is Leander Extended Opportunity a good school?
Leander Extended Opportunity earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Leander Extended Opportunity, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.
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