- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwall, TX
Rockwall H S
Federal NCES profile for Rockwall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765004221
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockwall H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 12
- schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockwall H S has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwall H S ranks #11 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Rockwall H S held near 2,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.3 → 173.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483765004221 · Rockwall, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,949 enr · 17.8:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Rockwall H S held near 2,900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.3 → 173.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rockwall H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- This school
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- Herman E Utley 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- Lupe Garcia El 864
Lupe Garcia El
864 students
What this shows Rockwall H S reports 2,949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockwall H S compares
Rockwall 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,949 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,949
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$9,681
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Rockwall H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockwall H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lupe Garcia El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockwall H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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 public school in Rockwall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,867 (2022-23) → 2,900 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwall H S is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockwall H S?
Rockwall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rockwall H S rank among schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockwall H S ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Rockwall H S, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students), and Herman E Utley Middle (968 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.