- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, TX
Leon Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Leon Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480986000457
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon Heights El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon Heights El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon Heights El ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Leon Heights El held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480986000457 · Belton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 10.2:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Leon Heights El held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leon Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 184
Leon Heights El
184 students
What this shows Leon Heights El reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon Heights El compares
Leon Heights El 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,135
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Leon Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leon Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leon Heights El
How many students attend Leon Heights El?
Leon Heights El has 184 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon Heights El is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Leon Heights El?
59.7% of students at Leon Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Leon Heights El is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Belton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon Heights El?
Leon Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Leon Heights El rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon Heights El ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Leon Heights El, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.