- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, TX
Watson Technology Center
Federal NCES profile for Watson Technology Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034002050
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson Technology Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson Technology Center has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Technology Center ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Watson Technology Center held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 482034002050 · Garland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Watson Technology Center held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watson Technology Center 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 529
Watson Technology Center
529 students
What this shows Watson Technology Center reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson Technology Center compares
Watson Technology Center 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 17.4%
White 12.5%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Watson Technology Center 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 Watson Technology Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson Technology Center'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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson Technology Center
How many students attend Watson Technology Center?
Watson Technology Center has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Technology Center is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watson Technology Center?
51.6% of students at Watson Technology Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson Technology Center?
The largest demographic group at Watson Technology Center is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson Technology Center?
Watson Technology Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Watson Technology Center rank among elementary schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Technology Center ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Watson Technology Center, 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.