- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, TX
Iltexas Lancaster El
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Lancaster El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480144013416Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Lancaster El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Lancaster El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster El ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Iltexas Lancaster El shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 480144013416 · Lancaster, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
737 enr · 18:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Lancaster El shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Lancaster El 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 Lancaster El
737 students
What this shows Iltexas Lancaster El reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Lancaster El compares
Iltexas Lancaster El 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 41.2%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Iltexas Lancaster El is more 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 Lancaster El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Katy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Grand Prairie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iltexas Keller El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bg Ramirez El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Lancaster El'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 elementary 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Lancaster El
How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster El?
Iltexas Lancaster El has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster El?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Lancaster El?
69.6% of students at Iltexas Lancaster El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Lancaster El?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Lancaster El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Lancaster El?
Iltexas Lancaster El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lancaster El rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster El ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Lancaster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Lancaster El, 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.