Monta Jane Akin Elementary School

3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 927 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monta Jane Akin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monta Jane Akin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Monta Jane Akin Elementary School's student population of 927 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

Monta Jane Akin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monta Jane Akin Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1029 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
56%
41%
75%
51%
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
38%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monta Jane Akin Elementary School's ranking?
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Monta Jane Akin Elementary School often compared to?
Monta Jane Akin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Block House Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Monta Jane Akin Elementary School?
927 students attend Monta Jane Akin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Monta Jane Akin Elementary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monta Jane Akin Elementary School?
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monta Jane Akin Elementary School offer ?
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Monta Jane Akin Elementary School part of?
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 927 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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