Enrollment
370
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Iltexas Arlington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Arlington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480144013016Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Arlington Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Arlington Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Arlington Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Arlington Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iltexas Arlington Middle
Iltexas Arlington Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #729.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) spends $8,940 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) also operates Iltexas Garland El (941 students) and Iltexas Katy El (936 students) alongside Iltexas Arlington Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iltexas Arlington Middle compares
Iltexas Arlington Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 30.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Iltexas Arlington Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas), which includes Iltexas Arlington Middle.
$8,940
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Iltexas Arlington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Arlington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Arlington Middle
How many students attend Iltexas Arlington Middle?
Iltexas Arlington Middle has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington Middle is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Arlington Middle?
66.3% of students at Iltexas Arlington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Arlington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Arlington Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Arlington Middle?
Iltexas Arlington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iltexas Arlington Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Arlington Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Iltexas Arlington Middle a good school?
Iltexas Arlington Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Arlington Middle, International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) also operates Iltexas Garland El (941 students), Iltexas Katy El (936 students), and Iltexas Grand Prairie El (936 students). See the International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) district page for the complete list.
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