Enrollment
663
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 480144013020 Charter school
Iltexas Arlington El — Arlington, TX
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Arlington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Arlington El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Iltexas Arlington El reports 663 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Texas average and 32% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 663 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) spends $9,160 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.6% from local sources (property taxes), 83.6% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iltexas Arlington El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Texas — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,160
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 663 Top 69% in Texas — larger than 31% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.2% +10% vs state
NCES ID 480144013020
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
African American 30.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 663:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas), which includes Iltexas Arlington El.
$9,160
Per student
-47%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 83.6%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Arlington El
How many students attend Iltexas Arlington El?
Iltexas Arlington El has 663 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ARLINGTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Arlington El?
68.2% of students at Iltexas Arlington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Arlington El?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Arlington El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in ARLINGTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Arlington El?
Iltexas Arlington El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.