HOWARD DOBBS EL

www.rockwallisd.com/Domain/22

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Howard Dobbs Elementary School is a public school located in Rockwall, Texas, serving students within the Rockwall Independent School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. The campus is designed to provide foundational education while preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors through a comprehensive curriculum and active parent and community involvement.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. By aligning with the broader goals of the Rockwall Independent School District, Howard Dobbs Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with a focus on student well-being. For families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or extracurricular programs, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and community updates.

617

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD DOBBS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	281
Black	63
Asian	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Hispanic
281 (45.5 %)
White
234 (37.9 %)
Black
63 (10.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROCKWALL ISD
Phone:	(972)771-5232
Website:	http://www.rockwallisd.com/Domain/22
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 124

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 80