Enrollment
990
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Texas Leadership of Arlington
Federal NCES profile for Texas Leadership of Arlington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140913171Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Leadership of Arlington earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #58 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Leadership of Arlington has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Leadership of Arlington ranks #58 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Texas Leadership Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480140913171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Leadership of Arlington compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Texas Leadership of Arlington
Texas Leadership of Arlington is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 990 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 990 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 946 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #900, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Texas Leadership Public Schools spends $10,258 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Texas Leadership Public Schools also operates Texas Leadership of San Angelo (1,490 students) and Texas Leadership of Midland (888 students) alongside Texas Leadership of Arlington.
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 Arlington compares
Texas Leadership of Arlington on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
African American 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 5.2%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Texas Leadership of Arlington is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texas Leadership Public Schools, which includes Texas Leadership of Arlington.
$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 Arlington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Leadership of San Angelo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Texas Leadership of Midland | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Texas Leadership of Abilene | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Leadership of Arlington'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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~990 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Texas Leadership of Arlington
How many students attend Texas Leadership of Arlington?
Texas Leadership of Arlington has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Leadership of Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Leadership of Arlington is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Texas Leadership of Arlington?
54.1% of students at Texas Leadership of Arlington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Leadership of Arlington?
The largest demographic group at Texas Leadership of Arlington is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Leadership of Arlington?
Texas Leadership of Arlington has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Texas Leadership of Arlington rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Leadership of Arlington ranks #58 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Texas Leadership of Arlington a good school?
Texas Leadership of Arlington earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Arlington, Texas Leadership Public Schools also operates Texas Leadership of San Angelo (1,490 students), Texas Leadership of Midland (888 students), and Texas Leadership of Abilene (834 students). See the Texas Leadership Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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