- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480144013813Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #48 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S ranks #48 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+125 students YoY
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S grew from 602 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+125 students YoY 480144013813 · Houston, TX High · MID · CHARTER
837 enr · 18.6:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S grew from 602 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S 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 Orem H S
837 students
What this shows Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S compares
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Orem H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S'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 high 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 (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S
How many students attend Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S has 837 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), up 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S?
83.6% of students at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S 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 Orem H S?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S ranks #48 of 102 high 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 high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H S, 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.