- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heath, TX
Linda Lyon El
Federal NCES profile for Linda Lyon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765013341
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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
Linda Lyon El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Heath · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Lyon El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Lyon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Heath, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Linda Lyon El held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 483765013341 · Heath, TX Other · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 22.1:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Linda Lyon El held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Linda Lyon 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
- This school 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- Lupe Garcia El 864
Lupe Garcia El
864 students
What this shows Linda Lyon El reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Lyon El compares
Linda Lyon 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$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 886 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Linda Lyon 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 Linda Lyon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lupe Garcia El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Lyon 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
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Lyon El
How many students attend Linda Lyon El?
Linda Lyon El has 886 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heath, TX. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Lyon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Lyon El is 22.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linda Lyon El?
21.3% of students at Linda Lyon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Lyon El?
The largest demographic group at Linda Lyon El is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Heath, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Lyon El?
Linda Lyon El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Linda Lyon El rank among public schools in Heath?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Lyon El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Heath, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Linda Lyon 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.