Enrollment
459
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Iltexas Katy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Katy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480144013268Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Katy Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Katy Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Katy Middle ranks #11 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Katy Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iltexas Katy Middle
Iltexas Katy Middle is a mid-sized charter middle school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #273.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% 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 7 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 Katy 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 Katy Middle compares
Iltexas Katy 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
19
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 65.6%
African American 18.5%
Asian 6.5%
White 6.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Iltexas Katy 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 Katy 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 Katy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Katy 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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Katy Middle
How many students attend Iltexas Katy Middle?
Iltexas Katy Middle has 459 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Katy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Katy Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Katy Middle?
49.9% of students at Iltexas Katy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Katy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Katy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Katy Middle?
Iltexas Katy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Katy Middle rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Katy Middle ranks #11 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
Is Iltexas Katy Middle a good school?
Iltexas Katy Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Katy 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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