MONTA JANE AKIN EL

875 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Monta Jane Akin Elementary School**, located at 3261 Barley Road in Leander, Texas, is a well-regarded public school within the Leander Independent School District. Serving students in early elementary grades, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The campus emphasizes strong foundational academics, character development, and the cultivation of a tight-knit community among students, staff, and local families.

As part of the rapidly growing Leander area, Akin Elementary benefits from the district's focus on innovative instruction and modern educational practices. The school typically prides itself on an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various enrichment activities, leadership opportunities, and community service. With its focus on academic excellence and social-emotional growth, Monta Jane Akin Elementary serves as a key pillar for families in the surrounding Leander community, preparing young students for success in their future middle and high school years.

875

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTA JANE AKIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	146
Black	18
Asian	287
Two or More	62
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
360 (41.1 %)
Asian
287 (32.8 %)
Hispanic
146 (16.7 %)
Two or More
62 (7.1 %)
Black
18 (2.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-8000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTA JANE AKIN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	149
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	170
Grade 4	146
Grade 5	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTA JANE AKIN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	46.7%
Male	466	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)