Enrollment
191
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480144013759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is a higher-need, small charter high school in Desoto, Texas, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S is leaner than roughly 89% of Texas schools and 31% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 60 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 191 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Lancaster Desoto H S.
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 Lancaster Desoto H S compares
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas), which includes Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S.
$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 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
- 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 high 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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S a good school?
Iltexas Lancaster Desoto H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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