- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480144013410 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
449 enr · 20.4:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iltexas Garlan
Iltexas Garland El
941 students
- Iltexas Katy E
Iltexas Katy El
936 students
- Iltexas Grand
Iltexas Grand Prairie El
936 students
- Iltexas Keller
Iltexas Keller El
935 students
- Bg Ramirez El
Bg Ramirez El
888 students
- This school
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
449 students
What this shows Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle compares
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) reports $9,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.