Enrollment
77
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leander, TX
Leander Virtual Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Leander Virtual Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482703022924
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leander Virtual Learning Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 23
- public schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leander Virtual Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks #2 of 23 public schools in Leander, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leander Virtual Learning Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leander Virtual Learning Academy
Leander Virtual Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Leander, Texas, enrolling 77 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Leander Virtual Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 94% of Texas schools and 41% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Texas schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Leander Virtual Learning Academy.
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 Virtual Learning Academy compares
Leander Virtual Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% 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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Leander Virtual Learning Academy.
$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 Virtual Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leander Virtual Learning Academy'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 elementary 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leander Virtual Learning Academy
How many students attend Leander Virtual Learning Academy?
Leander Virtual Learning Academy has 77 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leander, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leander Virtual Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leander Virtual Learning Academy is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Virtual Learning Academy?
18.2% of students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leander Virtual Learning Academy?
Leander Virtual Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Leander Virtual Learning Academy rank among public schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks #2 of 23 public 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 public schools in Leander on the city page.
Is Leander Virtual Learning Academy a good school?
Leander Virtual Learning Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 Virtual Learning Academy, 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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