Top Rankings
Leander Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public elementary schools serving 28,871 students in Leander Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Leander Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
51 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
42,588 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
3,061 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leander Independent School District, which is ranked #200 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
128 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7,100 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11,101 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
1,919 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
19,439 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
46%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,847 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,407
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,575
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,724
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,978
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,004
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,163
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,138
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,133
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,311
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,386
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,444
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,582
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,399
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,344
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,079 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$524 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$557 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,295
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,079
$14,116
Best Leander Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,610 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #55.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Staked Plains Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Grades: K-5
| 918 students
Rank: #66.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Garner Park Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #88.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Grades: K-5
| 927 students
Rank: #99.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
Steiner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2420 Zeppelin Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1212.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #1313.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Park St
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #1414.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Park Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Sun Chase Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: #1616.
Pauline Naumann Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Brighton Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1717.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1818.
Charlotte Cox Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Brushy Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6000
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1919.
River Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 570-6900
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 570-6900
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2020.
Artie L Henry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Vista Rdg Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,198 students
Rank: #2121.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #2222.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ryan Jordan Ln
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7000
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2323.
Running Brushy Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 N Lakeline Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #2424.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #2525.
C C Mason Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 N Lakeline Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5500
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #2626.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,436 students
Rank: #2727.
Grandview Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12024 Vista Parke Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 570-6800
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 570-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #2828.
Block House Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Creek Run Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2929.
Ada Mae Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1209 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7500
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 Little Elm Trail
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #3232.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Horizon Park
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #3333.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #3434.
Christine Camacho Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #3535.
Patricia Knowles Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Cougar Country Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
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