TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE

www.texaslerdershipabilene.com

Charter School 727 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Texas Leadership of Abilene (TLA) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in Abilene, Texas. As part of the Texas Leadership Public Schools network, the campus is centered on a mission to develop well-rounded students by integrating rigorous academics with a strong emphasis on character development, leadership training, and patriotic citizenship. The school aims to provide a structured and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence while preparing for success in college and their future careers.

The academic approach at Texas Leadership of Abilene focuses on building a foundation of core knowledge while fostering individual growth through smaller learning environments. Beyond the traditional curriculum, the school distinguishes itself by incorporating leadership-focused programming that emphasizes integrity, discipline, and community service. By fostering a culture of accountability and high expectations, TLA seeks to empower its students to become responsible, contributing members of their community and beyond.

727

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF ABILENE
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	356
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	42

Hispanic
356 (49.0 %)
White
292 (40.2 %)
Two or More
42 (5.8 %)
Black
33 (4.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(325)480-3500
Website:	http://www.texaslerdershipabilene.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 71

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 32