- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rowlett, TX
Rowlett El
Federal NCES profile for Rowlett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034005727
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowlett El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Rowlett · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowlett El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowlett El ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Rowlett, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rowlett El held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482034005727 · Rowlett, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 15.2:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Rowlett El held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rowlett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 486
Rowlett El
486 students
What this shows Rowlett El reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowlett El compares
Rowlett 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,534
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
White 20.2%
African American 16.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Rowlett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowlett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowlett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rowlett El
How many students attend Rowlett El?
Rowlett El has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rowlett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowlett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowlett El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowlett El?
61.5% of students at Rowlett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowlett El?
The largest demographic group at Rowlett El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Rowlett, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowlett El?
Rowlett 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 Rowlett El rank among public schools in Rowlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowlett El ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Rowlett, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rowlett on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Rowlett El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.