- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Rowland El
Federal NCES profile for Rowland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415005013
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowland El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland El ranks #10 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rowland El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484415005013 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 17.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Rowland El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rowland El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 452
Rowland El
452 students
What this shows Rowland El reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowland El compares
Rowland 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 15.0%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Rowland El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowland El
How many students attend Rowland El?
Rowland El has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowland El?
78.9% of students at Rowland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland El?
The largest demographic group at Rowland El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland El?
Rowland El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rowland El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland El ranks #10 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Rowland El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.