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LEANDER ISD

Texas · Public School District
47
Schools
41,787
Students
$13,775
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
19.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
97.2%
Graduation Rate
+10.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LEANDER ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 41,787 students across 47 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 9 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,775 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (47)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADA MAE FAUBION ELPK–05402
BAGDAD ELPK–05829
BLOCK HOUSE CREEK ELPK–05471
C C MASON ELPK–05636
CHARLOTTE COX ELPK–05659
CHRISTINE CAMACHO ELPK–05680
CYPRESS ELPK–05528
DEER CREEK ELPK–05674
GRANDVIEW HILLS ELPK–05457
JIM PLAIN ELPK–05811
LARKSPUR ELPK–05855
LAURA WELCH BUSH ELPK–05525
LOIS F GIDDENS ELPK–05485
MONTA JANE AKIN ELPK–05875
OFFICER LEONARD A REED ELKG–05674
PARKSIDE ELKG–05778
PATRICIA KNOWLES ELPK–05654
PAULINE NAUMANN ELPK–05466
PLEASANT HILL ELPK–05688
RIVER PLACE ELKG–05598
RIVER RIDGE ELPK–05479
RONALD REAGAN ELPK–05817
RUTLEDGE ELKG–05984
STEINER RANCH ELPK–05496
TARVIN ELPK–05711
WESTSIDE ELPK–05560
WHITESTONE ELPK–05938
WILLIAM J WINKLEY ELPK–05691
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARTIE L HENRY MIDDLE06–081,254
CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE06–081,104
CEDAR PARK MIDDLE06–081,286
FLORENCE W STILES MIDDLE06–081,503
FOUR POINTS MIDDLE06–08632
KNOX WILEY MIDDLE06–08783
LEANDER MIDDLE06–08802
RUNNING BRUSHY MIDDLE06–081,052
STACY KAYE DANIELSON MIDDLE06–081,357
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CEDAR PARK H S09–121,952
GLENN H S09–122,063
LEANDER EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY06–1258
LEANDER H S09–122,218
NEW HOPE H S11–1251
ROUSE H S09–121,943
VANDEGRIFT H S09–122,658
VISTA RIDGE H S09–122,646
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
STEP - CORE11–111
STEP - DETENTION10–113
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,775Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
78%
State
12.6%
Local (property tax)
78.2%
Federal
9.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
47
Schools
41,787
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.2%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.2% graduation rate — 10.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 47 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LEANDER ISD?
LEANDER ISD has 47 public schools, serving a total of 41,787 students.
What is the graduation rate for LEANDER ISD?
The graduation rate is 97.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LEANDER ISD spend per student?
LEANDER ISD spends $13,775 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEANDER ISD?
20% of students in LEANDER ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LEANDER ISD?
No, LEANDER ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LEANDER ISD serve?
LEANDER ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LEANDER ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in LEANDER ISD is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.