- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, TX
Iltexas Lancaster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Iltexas Lancaster Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480144013404Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iltexas Lancaster Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Iltexas Lancaster Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Texas
NCES ID 480144013404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Iltexas Lancaster Middle shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 480144013404 · Lancaster, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
379 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Iltexas Garland El (941 students)
Iltexas Lancaster Middle shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iltexas Lancaster Middle 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 Middle
379 students
What this shows Iltexas Lancaster Middle reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iltexas Lancaster Middle compares
Iltexas Lancaster Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
African American 35.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Iltexas Lancaster Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Garland El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iltexas Lancaster Middle'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 middle 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iltexas Lancaster Middle
How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
Iltexas Lancaster Middle has 379 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Lancaster Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
72.1% of students at Iltexas Lancaster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Iltexas Lancaster Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
Iltexas Lancaster Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Iltexas Lancaster Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)?
Besides Iltexas Lancaster 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.