Enrollment
2,949
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% 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
What stands out at Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Rockwall, Texas, enrolling 2,949 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,949 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rockwall Isd spends $9,580 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students) and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students) alongside Rockwall H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockwall H S compares
Rockwall H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwall Isd, which includes Rockwall H S.
$9,580
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~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 public school in Rockwall, TX.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rockwall H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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