- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwall, TX
Dorris a Jones El
Federal NCES profile for Dorris a Jones El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765009368
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorris a Jones El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorris a Jones El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorris a Jones El ranks #8 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dorris a Jones El held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483765009368 · Rockwall, TX Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 15.1:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Dorris a Jones El held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dorris a Jones El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- Herman E Utley 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- This school 636
Dorris a Jones El
636 students
What this shows Dorris a Jones El reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorris a Jones El compares
Dorris a Jones El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,681
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 636 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 19.7%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Dorris a Jones El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorris a Jones 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 Dorris a Jones El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorris a Jones El
How many students attend Dorris a Jones El?
Dorris a Jones El has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorris a Jones El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorris a Jones El is 15.1:1, which is 3% 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 Dorris a Jones El?
56.6% of students at Dorris a Jones El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorris a Jones El?
The largest demographic group at Dorris a Jones El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorris a Jones El?
Dorris a Jones El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Dorris a Jones El rank among schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorris a Jones El ranks #8 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockwall on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Dorris a Jones 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.