Enrollment
595
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwall, TX
Ouida Springer
Federal NCES profile for Ouida Springer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765011001
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouida Springer earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouida Springer has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Springer ranks #4 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ouida Springer compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ouida Springer
Ouida Springer is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockwall, Texas, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.1% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
With 595 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 865 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #668, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 595 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $9,580 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students) and Rockwall H S (2,949 students) alongside Ouida Springer.
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 Ouida Springer compares
Ouida Springer on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,580
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ouida Springer is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Ouida Springer.
$9,580
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Ouida Springer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouida Springer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ouida Springer
How many students attend Ouida Springer?
Ouida Springer has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouida Springer?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouida Springer is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ouida Springer?
26.1% of students at Ouida Springer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouida Springer?
The largest demographic group at Ouida Springer is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouida Springer?
Ouida Springer has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ouida Springer rank among schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Springer ranks #4 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockwall on the city page.
Is Ouida Springer a good school?
Ouida Springer earns 41/100 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 Rockwall Isd?
Besides Ouida Springer, 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.
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