Enrollment
449
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes 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 480144013410Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #43 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle ranks #43 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 449 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 39% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 449 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,857 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #690.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% 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.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 449 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 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 Houston Windmill Lakes 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 Houston Windmill Lakes Middle compares
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 82.0%
African American 12.2%
White 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is less 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 Houston Windmill Lakes 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 Houston Windmill Lakes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
How many students attend Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle has 449 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
76.4% of students at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle ranks #43 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
Is Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle a good school?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. 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 Houston Windmill Lakes 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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