Enrollment
663
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Royse City, TX
John & Barbara Roderick El
Federal NCES profile for John & Barbara Roderick El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481485014196
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John & Barbara Roderick El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John & Barbara Roderick El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John & Barbara Roderick El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Community Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481485014196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John & Barbara Roderick El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John & Barbara Roderick El
John & Barbara Roderick El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Royse City, Texas, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #828.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Community Isd spends $10,170 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Community Isd also operates Community H S (1,328 students) and Leland E Edge Middle (662 students) alongside John & Barbara Roderick 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 John & Barbara Roderick El compares
John & Barbara Roderick 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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.
Funding equity
$10,170
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 34.1%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, John & Barbara Roderick El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Isd, which includes John & Barbara Roderick El.
$10,170
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 41.1%
Federal 9.3%
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 John & Barbara Roderick El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland E Edge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclendon El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesmith El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collin Co J J a E P | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to John & Barbara Roderick El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John & Barbara Roderick El
How many students attend John & Barbara Roderick El?
John & Barbara Roderick El has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Royse City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John & Barbara Roderick El?
The student-teacher ratio at John & Barbara Roderick 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 John & Barbara Roderick El?
41.9% of students at John & Barbara Roderick El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John & Barbara Roderick El?
The largest demographic group at John & Barbara Roderick El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John & Barbara Roderick El?
John & Barbara Roderick El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does John & Barbara Roderick El rank among schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, John & Barbara Roderick El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Royse City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Royse City on the city page.
Is John & Barbara Roderick El a good school?
John & Barbara Roderick El earns 40/100 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 Community Isd?
Besides John & Barbara Roderick El, Community Isd also operates Community H S (1,328 students), Leland E Edge Middle (662 students), and Mcclendon El (548 students). See the Community Isd district page for the complete list.
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