- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
D L Rountree El
Federal NCES profile for D L Rountree El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480789000120
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D L Rountree El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
D L Rountree El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D L Rountree El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
499 on latest CCD 480789000120 · Allen, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 16 schools in Allen. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
D L Rountree El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 499
D L Rountree El
499 students
What this shows D L Rountree El reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How D L Rountree El compares
D L Rountree El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,417
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D L Rountree El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D L Rountree El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about D L Rountree El
How many students attend D L Rountree El?
D L Rountree El has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D L Rountree El?
The student-teacher ratio at D L Rountree El is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 D L Rountree El?
51.1% of students at D L Rountree El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D L Rountree El?
D L Rountree El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 D L Rountree El rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, D L Rountree El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides D L Rountree El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.