- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Desoto, TX
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480144013759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-20.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 480144013759 · Desoto, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
191 enr · 10.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-20.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto 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 191
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
191 students
What this shows Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S compares
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 34.0%
White 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Lancaster Desoto H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Lancaster Desoto 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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S?
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S?
66.5% of students at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S?
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Lancaster Desoto H S rank among high schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Desoto, 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 Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Lancaster Desoto 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.