Enrollment
424
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Young Women's Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Women's Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057013970Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Women's Leadership Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Women's Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young Women's Leadership Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Young Women's Leadership Academy
Young Women's Leadership Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 44% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.3% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Texas average.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #185.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 students) alongside Young Women's Leadership Academy.
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 Young Women's Leadership Academy compares
Young Women's Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,216
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 45.5%
White 33.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Young Women's Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Young Women's Leadership Academy.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 Young Women's Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Women's Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Young Women's Leadership Academy
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership Academy is 21.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young Women's Leadership Academy?
24.3% of students at Young Women's Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Women's Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Young Women's Leadership Academy rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Young Women's Leadership Academy a good school?
Young Women's Leadership Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Midland Isd?
Besides Young Women's Leadership Academy, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.
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