- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Monta Jane Akin El
Federal NCES profile for Monta Jane Akin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703013585
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monta Jane Akin El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monta Jane Akin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Jane Akin El ranks #6 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Monta Jane Akin El grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 482703013585 · Leander, TX Other · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 15.6:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Monta Jane Akin El grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Monta Jane Akin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 872
Monta Jane Akin El
872 students
What this shows Monta Jane Akin El reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monta Jane Akin El compares
Monta Jane Akin El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,669
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.9%
White 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Monta Jane Akin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monta Jane Akin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monta Jane Akin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monta Jane Akin El
How many students attend Monta Jane Akin El?
Monta Jane Akin El has 872 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monta Jane Akin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Monta Jane Akin El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monta Jane Akin El?
6.1% of students at Monta Jane Akin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monta Jane Akin El?
The largest demographic group at Monta Jane Akin El is Asian at 39.9% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monta Jane Akin El?
Monta Jane Akin El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Monta Jane Akin El rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Jane Akin El ranks #6 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 Leander Isd?
Besides Monta Jane Akin El, 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.