Public schools in Fate, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Fate, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,869
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Fate public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Fate, TX: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,869 students, an average of 774 per school. The largest campus is Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students), and the largest elementary school is Lupe Garcia El (864).
Rockwall ISD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fate campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 32% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fate
Elementary schools in Fate
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Stevenson El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 805 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lupe Garcia El Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 864 | 17:1 | |
| Miss May Vernon El Royse City ISD | KG–05 | 790 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Fate
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Summers Middle Royse City ISD | 06–08 | 1,066 | 14.1:1 | |
| Ursula Rakow Middle Rockwall ISD | 06–08 | — | — |
High schools in Fate
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy · Charter | 05–12 | 344 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black18.6%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Fate schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,869 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fate
How many public schools are in Fate, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Fate: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,869 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fate?
Schools with an address in Fate belong to 3 education agencies, led by Rockwall ISD (3 schools), Royse City ISD (2 schools), Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fate?
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fate, with 344 students in 2024–25 (grades 05–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fate?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Fate are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Fate. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fate schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fate public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fate guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities