At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432.5
Marine Creek Leadership Academy: 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Marine Creek Leadership Academy
Marine Creek Leadership Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fort Worth. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Worth ISD. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.4%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Marine Creek Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.6%
- Hispanic29.4%
- Black35.7%
- Asian11%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Worth ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
N a Howry STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Effie Morris STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Lucyle Collins Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
735 reported students
Lake Worth H S
High · Grades 09–12
953 reported students
Public schools near Marine Creek Leadership Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield El Elementary · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | PK–05 | 620 | 0.8 mi |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 509 | 1 mi |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership Elementary · Castleberry ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 1.6 mi |
| Parkview El Elementary · Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD | PK–05 | 588 | 1.8 mi |
| Effie Morris STEAM Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 356 | 1.9 mi |
| N a Howry STEAM Academy Elementary · Lake Worth ISD | PK–05 | 349 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marine Creek Leadership Academy
What grades does Marine Creek Leadership Academy serve?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Worth ISD.
How many students attend Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 347 students and 26.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marine Creek Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Worth ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marine Creek Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marine Creek Leadership Academy in?
Marine Creek Leadership Academy is part of Lake Worth ISD, based in Lake Worth, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marine Creek Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenfield El (0.8 mi), Marilyn Miller Language Academy (1 mi), Joy James Academy of Leadership (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.