- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockdale, TX
Rockdale El
Federal NCES profile for Rockdale El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483759004215
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockdale El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rockdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockdale El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rockdale, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Rockdale El shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 483759004215 · Rockdale, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 22.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale H S (468 students)
Rockdale El shrank from 289 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rockdale El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale H S
Rockdale H S
468 students
- This school
Rockdale El
357 students
- Rockdale Int
Rockdale Int
344 students
- Rockdale J H
Rockdale J H
313 students
What this shows Rockdale El reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockdale El compares
Rockdale 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,929
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
White 31.7%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 7.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Rockdale El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockdale Isd reports $13,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockdale El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockdale Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockdale J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockdale El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rockdale El
How many students attend Rockdale El?
Rockdale El has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockdale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale El is 22.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockdale El?
69.9% of students at Rockdale El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockdale El?
The largest demographic group at Rockdale El is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Rockdale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockdale El?
Rockdale El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rockdale El rank among public schools in Rockdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rockdale, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockdale Isd?
Besides Rockdale El, Rockdale Isd also operates Rockdale H S (468 students), Rockdale Int (344 students), and Rockdale J H (313 students). See the Rockdale Isd district page for the complete list.