- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Round Rock, TX
Fern Bluff El
Federal NCES profile for Fern Bluff El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808001355
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Bluff El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Bluff El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Bluff El ranks #11 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Fern Bluff El shrank from 652 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 483808001355 · Round Rock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 12.4:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Fern Bluff El shrank from 652 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fern Bluff El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 596
Fern Bluff El
596 students
What this shows Fern Bluff El reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Bluff El compares
Fern Bluff El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,955
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Fern Bluff El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Bluff El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Bluff El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Bluff El
How many students attend Fern Bluff El?
Fern Bluff El has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Bluff El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Bluff El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Fern Bluff El?
10.7% of students at Fern Bluff El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Bluff El?
The largest demographic group at Fern Bluff El is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Bluff El?
Fern Bluff El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fern Bluff El rank among schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Bluff El ranks #11 of 26 schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Fern Bluff El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.