- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Roach El
Federal NCES profile for Roach El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002040
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roach El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roach El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roach El ranks #8 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Roach El shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 482034002040 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 11.7:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Roach El shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roach 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 315
Roach El
315 students
What this shows Roach El reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roach El compares
Roach 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
African American 7.9%
White 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Roach El is less 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 Roach 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roach 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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roach El
How many students attend Roach El?
Roach El has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roach El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roach El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Roach El?
78.1% of students at Roach El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roach El?
The largest demographic group at Roach El is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roach El?
Roach El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Roach El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Roach El ranks #8 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Roach 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.