FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF LEANDER

www.responsiveed.com

Charter School 693 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Founders Classical Academy of Leander is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that operates under the ResponsiveEd network. The school is dedicated to providing a rigorous, content-rich education rooted in the classical liberal arts tradition. Its curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, moral character, and intellectual discipline by focusing on primary sources, the "Great Books," and a historical perspective that connects students to the foundational values of Western civilization.

In addition to its traditional academic approach, the academy fosters a structured and orderly school environment designed to support student success and personal responsibility. By integrating subjects such as Latin, mathematics, science, and history through a systematic, chronological approach, the school aims to produce well-rounded citizens who are prepared for higher education and lifelong learning. The Leander campus serves a diverse student body, offering families in the area a unique alternative to traditional public education that prioritizes academic excellence and a virtuous civic foundation.

693

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF LEANDER
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	143
Black	5
Asian	52
Two or More	37

White
456 (65.8%)
Hispanic
143 (20.6%)
Asian
52 (7.5%)
Two or More
37 (5.3%)
Black
5 (0.7%)

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 COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone:	(972)316-3663
Website:	http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 53

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 54