- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Texas Leadership of Abilene
Federal NCES profile for Texas Leadership of Abilene, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140913213Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Leadership of Abilene earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Leadership of Abilene has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Leadership of Abilene ranks #19 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
District: Texas Leadership Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480140913213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Texas Leadership of Abilene grew from 727 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (+19.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 480140913213 · Abilene, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
834 enr · 16.7:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Leadership of San Angelo (1,490 students)
Texas Leadership of Abilene grew from 727 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (+19.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Texas Leadership of Abilene in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
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Texas Leadership of San Angelo
1,490 students
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Texas Leadership of Arlington
990 students
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Texas Leadership of Midland
888 students
- This school
Texas Leadership of Abilene
834 students
What this shows Texas Leadership of Abilene reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas Leadership of Abilene compares
Texas Leadership of Abilene 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$10,710
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 834 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 36.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Texas Leadership of Abilene is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas Leadership Public Schools reports $10,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Texas Leadership of Abilene Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Leadership of San Angelo | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Texas Leadership of Arlington | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Texas Leadership of Midland | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Leadership of Abilene's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Leadership of Abilene
How many students attend Texas Leadership of Abilene?
Texas Leadership of Abilene has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Leadership of Abilene?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Leadership of Abilene is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Texas Leadership of Abilene?
56.8% of students at Texas Leadership of Abilene are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Leadership of Abilene?
The largest demographic group at Texas Leadership of Abilene is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Leadership of Abilene?
Texas Leadership of Abilene has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Texas Leadership of Abilene rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Leadership of Abilene ranks #19 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas Leadership Public Schools?
Besides Texas Leadership of Abilene, Texas Leadership Public Schools also operates Texas Leadership of San Angelo (1,490 students), Texas Leadership of Arlington (990 students), and Texas Leadership of Midland (888 students). See the Texas Leadership Public Schools district page for the complete list.