Enrollment
525
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rowlett, TX
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El
Federal NCES profile for Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765006604
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El ranks #2 of 10 schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rowlett, Texas, enrolling 525 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #830.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $9,580 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students) and Rockwall H S (2,949 students) alongside Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El compares
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$9,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El.
$9,580
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El
How many students attend Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El?
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rowlett, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El?
47.8% of students at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El?
The largest demographic group at Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El?
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El rank among schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El ranks #2 of 10 schools in Rowlett, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rowlett on the city page.
Is Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El a good school?
Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe El, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.
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