- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schertz, TX
Rose Garden El
Federal NCES profile for Rose Garden El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948004486
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Garden El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Garden El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Garden El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948004486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rose Garden El held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483948004486 · Schertz, TX Other · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 15.4:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
Rose Garden El held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rose Garden El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- This school 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- Barbara Jordan 811
Barbara Jordan Int
811 students
What this shows Rose Garden El reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose Garden El compares
Rose Garden El 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$10,059
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 861 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 29.3%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Rose Garden El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose Garden El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Garden El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Garden El
How many students attend Rose Garden El?
Rose Garden El has 861 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schertz, TX. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Garden El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Garden El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose Garden El?
39.2% of students at Rose Garden El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Garden El?
The largest demographic group at Rose Garden El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Garden El?
Rose Garden El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rose Garden El rank among schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Garden El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schertz on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Rose Garden El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.