Enrollment
2,949
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483765004221
Rockwall H S — Rockwall, TX
Federal NCES profile for Rockwall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rockwall Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockwall H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rockwall H S reports 2,949 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 166.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Texas average and 69% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 421 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $12,162 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.2% from local sources (property taxes), 19.2% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockwall H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,949 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,162
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 421 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,949 Top 99% in Texas — larger than 1% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 166.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.1% -74% vs state
NCES ID 483765004221
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.7%
In-school suspensions 189
Out-of-school suspensions 151
Expulsions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Rockwall H S.
$12,162
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwall H S
How many students attend Rockwall H S?
Rockwall H S has 2,949 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCKWALL, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockwall H S?
16.1% of students at Rockwall H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockwall H S?
The largest demographic group at Rockwall H S is White at 58.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCKWALL, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwall H S?
Rockwall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.