- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rowlett, TX
Katherine Stephens El
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Stephens El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034006935
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Stephens El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Stephens El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Stephens El ranks #9 of 10 schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Katherine Stephens El shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 482034006935 · Rowlett, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.4:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Katherine Stephens El shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Katherine Stephens 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 496
Katherine Stephens El
496 students
What this shows Katherine Stephens El reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Stephens El compares
Katherine Stephens 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 18.1%
White 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Katherine Stephens 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 Katherine Stephens El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Stephens 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Stephens El
How many students attend Katherine Stephens El?
Katherine Stephens El has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rowlett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Stephens El?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Stephens El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Katherine Stephens El?
73.0% of students at Katherine Stephens El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Stephens El?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Stephens El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Stephens El?
Katherine Stephens El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Katherine Stephens El rank among schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Stephens El ranks #9 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 Katherine Stephens 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.