Serving 773 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School's student population of 773 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7766 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School's ranking?
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School is ranked #7766 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School often compared to?
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks/millbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School?
773 students attend Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School?
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Iltexas Lancaster Elementary School is part of International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District.
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