- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockdale, TX
Rockdale H S
Federal NCES profile for Rockdale H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483759004216
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockdale H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rockdale · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockdale H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rockdale, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rockdale H S held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483759004216 · Rockdale, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 12:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale El (357 students)
Rockdale H S held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rockdale H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockdale H S
468 students
- Rockdale El
Rockdale El
357 students
- Rockdale Int
Rockdale Int
344 students
- Rockdale J H
Rockdale J H
313 students
What this shows Rockdale H S reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockdale H S compares
Rockdale H S 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 35.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Rockdale H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockdale Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockdale J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockdale H S'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 high 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockdale H S
How many students attend Rockdale H S?
Rockdale H S has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockdale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale H S is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Rockdale H S?
55.0% of students at Rockdale H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockdale H S?
The largest demographic group at Rockdale H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Rockdale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockdale H S?
Rockdale H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Rockdale H S rank among public schools in Rockdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale H S ranks #1 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 H S, Rockdale Isd also operates Rockdale El (357 students), Rockdale Int (344 students), and Rockdale J H (313 students). See the Rockdale Isd district page for the complete list.