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Iltexas Arlington EL

Elementary School · International Leadership of Texas (iltexas) · Arlington, TX

An International Leadership of Texas (iltexas) charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4950 S BOWEN RD, Arlington, TX 76017

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.89 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$9,669
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at Iltexas Arlington EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
62%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Iltexas Arlington EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,442

Median home value

$286,300

Median rent

$1,533/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–120.6 mi503Compare →
Wood ELEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.6 mi733Compare →
St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.8 mi285Compare →
Childrens UniversityPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–60.9 mi66Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

International Leadership of Texas (iltexas)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#32 of 35
District spending per student
$9,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Iltexas Arlington EL is listed in INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iltexas Arlington EL

Iltexas Arlington EL is a public elementary school in Arlington, TX, part of International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), serving approximately 669 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,224 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iltexas Arlington EL

What grades does Iltexas Arlington EL serve?

Iltexas Arlington EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Iltexas Arlington EL?

Iltexas Arlington EL has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Arlington EL is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iltexas Arlington EL rank in TX?

Iltexas Arlington EL ranks #8,224 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Iltexas Arlington EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Iltexas Arlington EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Iltexas Arlington EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iltexas Arlington EL has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Iltexas Arlington EL a charter school?

Yes, Iltexas Arlington EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Iltexas Arlington EL a Title I school?

No, Iltexas Arlington EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iltexas Arlington EL?

80.1% of students at Iltexas Arlington EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
669
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 76017)
47,020
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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