Enrollment
834
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Leadership of Abilene compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texas Leadership of Abilene
Texas Leadership of Abilene is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Abilene, Texas, enrolling 834 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 834 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 834 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Texas Leadership Public Schools spends $10,258 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Texas Leadership Public Schools also operates Texas Leadership of San Angelo (1,490 students) and Texas Leadership of Arlington (990 students) alongside Texas Leadership of Abilene.
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 Texas Leadership of Abilene compares
Texas Leadership of Abilene on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,258
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas Leadership Public Schools, which includes Texas Leadership of Abilene.
$10,258
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 81.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~834 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Texas Leadership of Abilene a good school?
Texas Leadership of Abilene earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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