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VISION: The #1LISD community cultivates each student individually to produce the most sought-after creators of our future world.

MISSION: We will cultivate each individual student by:

Knowing and appreciating them

Creating a safe and supportive environment to nurture their personal growth

Partnering with each family

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Leander ISD and Giddens Elementary has an increased focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to ensure every student, teacher, and stakeholder feels valued and heard.

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Leander Texas 2023 Community Demographics

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Leander Texas 2023 Community Demographics

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Population: 75,822

Ethnicity:

White 66.77%

Black 5.99%

American Indian 0.62%

Asian 8.56%

Pacific Islander 0.11%

Other 5.61%

Multirace 12.35%

Education:

< Grade 9: 2.5%

Grade 9-12: 3.34%

High School: 17.08%

Some College: 20.33%

Assoc Degree: 9.59%

Bach Degree: 30.97%

Grad Degree: 16.19%

Employment:

Employed: 96.15%

Unemployed: 3.36%

Average Household Income:

$126,655

(Demographic Data | Leander, TX, 2023)

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Enrollment: 42,589

Number of Schools:

Elementary School: 27

Middle School: 9

High School: 6

Alternative School: 4

There are no colleges in Leander. Colleges in the surrounding areas include Austin Community College, University of Texas, Concordia University, Central Texas College, and Southwestern University.

(Leander ISD, 2024)

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Stats, projections, and information on Leander, Texas Population 2024

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Leander Texas Population, Projections, and Demographics 2024

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Leander Texas Population, Projections, and Demographics 2024

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Leander is a city located in Travis County and Williamson County Texas. Leander has a 2024 population of 87,902. Leander is currently growing at a rate of 8.34% annually and its population has increased by 44.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,848 in 2020.

The average household income in Leander is $153,022 with a poverty rate of 4.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Leander is 35.5 years, 35.8 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.

Leander Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leander was:

White: 67.04%

Two or more races: 13.29%

Asian: 8.57%

Black or African American: 6.12%

Other race: 4.64%

Native American: 0.25%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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Leander is a city located in Travis County and Williamson County Texas. Leander has a 2024 population of 87,902. Leander is currently growing at a rate of 8.34% annually and its population has increased by 44.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,848 in 2020.

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Based on the Needs Assessment conducted at Giddens Elementary, gaps have currently been identified in the areas of academic achievement, inequity and inequality, and behavior support. Closing these gaps would require an approach that highlights inclusive practices that prioritize every student. When a school district is able to create partnerships with community members to address these issues, they are creating a more equitable experience for students to thrive on social, emotional, and academic levels.

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Giddens Elementary has identified three critical issues that are interconnected. Leander ISD is experiencing rapid population growth, resulting in more diverse student bodies that do not reflect the population of teachers and staff. This can lead to an increased need for diversity training for staff. The increased population growth is contributing to an increase in the cost of living, which makes it more difficult for teachers to afford living in the community they teach in. Leander ISD is committed to focusing on funding, teacher salaries, and employment retention to ensure students are able to build long-term relationships with the educators in their communities.

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References

Belser, C. T., Shillingford, M. A., & Joe, J. R. (2016). The ASCA model and a multi-tiered system of supports: A framework to support students of color with problem behavior. The Professional Counselor, 6(3), 251–262. https://doi.org/10.15241/cb.6.3.251

Leander ISD. (2023). https://www.leanderisd.org/

Leander, Texas population 2024. (n.d.).

https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/leander-tx-population

Murphy, R., Daniel, A., Cai, M., Lau, E., Schumacher, Y., & Astudillo, C. (2023, May 1). Lois F Giddens Elementary School - Leander ISD (Public Schools). Texas Public Schools. https://schools.texastribune.org/districts/leander-isd/lois-f-giddens-elementary-school/

Public School Review - Cedar Park, TX. (2024, March 29). Public School Review. https://www.publicschoolreview.com/lois-f-giddens-elementary-school-profile

Sofianopoulou, K., Bacopoulou, F., Vlachakis, D., Kokka, I., Alexopoulos, E., Varvogli, L., Chrousos, G. P., & Darviri, C. (2021). Stress Management in Elementary School Students: a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. EMBnet Journal, 26(1), e976. https://doi.org/10.14806/ej.26.1.976

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Giddens Elementary:

Address: 1500 Timberwood Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Phone: (512) 570-5600

Leander ISD:

Address: 204 W South St, Leander, Texas 78641, US

Phone: 512-570-0000