Excellence In Leadership Academy operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 100% Hispanic and 82.7% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Small
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,545
in 2025,
up
$14,767
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,624per year
+$12,864
since 2015
State503rdof 1,081
Region33rdof 43
Peers100thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,775per year
+$12,250
since 2015
State547thof 1,182
Region35thof 44
Peers117thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,728per year
+$15,612
since 2015
State792ndof 1,191
Region36thof 43
Peers113thof 165
All teachers
$54,545per year
+$14,767
since 2015
State904thof 1,201
Region40thof 44
Peers130thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,624per year
State503rdof 1,081
Region33rdof 43
Peers100thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$51,775per year
State547thof 1,182
Region35thof 44
Peers117thof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,728per year
State792ndof 1,191
Region36thof 43
Peers113thof 165
All teachers
$54,545per year
State904thof 1,201
Region40thof 44
Peers130thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.