- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rowlett, TX
Herfurth El
Federal NCES profile for Herfurth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034006553
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herfurth El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herfurth El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herfurth El ranks #3 of 10 schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Herfurth El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 482034006553 · Rowlett, TX Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 18.4:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Herfurth El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herfurth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 590
Herfurth El
590 students
What this shows Herfurth El reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herfurth El compares
Herfurth 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,534
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 25.9%
African American 15.1%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Herfurth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herfurth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herfurth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herfurth El
How many students attend Herfurth El?
Herfurth El has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rowlett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herfurth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Herfurth El is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herfurth El?
41.6% of students at Herfurth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herfurth El?
The largest demographic group at Herfurth El is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herfurth El?
Herfurth 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 Herfurth El rank among schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Herfurth El ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Herfurth El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.