<![CDATA[General Background Grassroots organizational leadership within Islamic educational frameworks constitutes a fundamental driver of institutional quality and community development. Specific Background The Pimpinan Ranting Muhammadiyah Wage in Sidoarjo actively directs the strategic operational and academic development of SD Muhammadiyah 3 IKROM, applying modern educational standards intertwined with Islamic ethics. Knowledge Gap Although macro-level analyses of national educational contributions exist, specific qualitative assessments detailing how localized branch leaders successfully integrate modern technological leadership paradigms within community-driven primary education remain scarce. Aims This study investigates the strategic roles and leadership paradigms employed by PRM Wage in developing infrastructure, human resources, and technological innovations. Results Through a qualitative field research methodology utilizing in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, findings demonstrate PRM Wage significantly elevated institutional quality. Core contributions include recruiting highly competent educators, developing modern infrastructure, establishing transparent financial management, and implementing the Smart School System to streamline curriculum and operational tasks. Novelty This research specifically maps the practical integration of transformational and servant leadership theories executed by a micro-level Islamic community branch to establish a highly competitive, technology-driven primary school model. Implications Applying decentralized, community-based leadership models equipped with transparent financial frameworks and modern technological tools provides a replicable blueprint for advancing quality Islamic primary education across Indonesia. Highlights: PRM Wage systematically developed educator competencies and robust modern infrastructure to support learning. The implementation of the Smart School System successfully streamlined curriculum and financial management processes. Applying transformational leadership at the local branch level directly cultivated a highly competitive educational model. DOCX Keywords: Muhammadiyah Branch Leadership, Educational Innovation, Smart School System, Transformational Leadership, Community Engagement]]>
