EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Charter School 263 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Excellence in Leadership Academy (ELA) is a public charter school system located in Mission, Texas, dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its students. As a charter institution, the school operates with a focused mission to provide an alternative educational environment that emphasizes leadership skills, community responsibility, and rigorous academic standards. By offering a smaller, more personalized setting, the academy aims to bridge educational gaps and ensure that students from diverse backgrounds have the resources and support necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their future professional endeavors.

The curriculum at ELA is designed to be well-rounded, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with a strong emphasis on leadership training. The school prioritizes a culture of discipline and goal-setting, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and participate actively in their school community. Through its commitment to high expectations and faculty mentorship, the Excellence in Leadership Academy seeks to empower students to become proactive, informed, and capable leaders in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
263
Total Students
23.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic263
  • Hispanic
    263 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Phone: (956)424-9504
Website: http://www.elacharterschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten23
Grade 127
Grade 235
Grade 317
Grade 427
Grade 530
Grade 626
Grade 720
Grade 822
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12246.4%
Male14153.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)