At a glance
Reported students
864
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
660.5
Lupe Garcia El: 864 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 595
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Lupe Garcia El
Lupe Garcia El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fate. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Rockwall ISD. NCES reports 864 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 10.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lupe Garcia El
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black21.3%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockwall ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Linda Lyon El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
886 reported students
Billie Stevenson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
805 reported students
Sherry and Paul Hamm El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
721 reported students
Amy Parks-Heath El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
704 reported students
Sharon Shannon El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
668 reported students
Virginia Reinhardt El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Public schools near Lupe Garcia El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Herndon El Elementary · Royse City ISD | KG–05 | 550 | 1.2 mi |
| Billie Stevenson El Elementary · Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 805 | 2 mi |
| Miss May Vernon El Elementary · Royse City ISD | KG–05 | 790 | 2.4 mi |
| Sharon Shannon El Elementary · Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 668 | 2.6 mi |
| Dorris a Jones El Elementary · Rockwall ISD | PK–05 | 636 | 3.1 mi |
| Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City El Elementary · Charter · Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy | KG–04 | 194 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lupe Garcia El
What grades does Lupe Garcia El serve?
Lupe Garcia El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockwall ISD.
How many students attend Lupe Garcia El?
Lupe Garcia El reported 864 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 595 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lupe Garcia El?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 864 students and 50.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lupe Garcia El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lupe Garcia El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockwall ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lupe Garcia El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lupe Garcia El in?
Lupe Garcia El is part of Rockwall ISD, based in Rockwall, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lupe Garcia El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harry Herndon El (1.2 mi), Billie Stevenson El (2 mi), Miss May Vernon El (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.