Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Garland ISD

Rowlett Elementary

3315 Carla Dr, Rowlett, TX 75088 · (972) 475-3380

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a C (78) in 2025.
486students
15.4students per teacher
94.5%attendance
45thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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CCCBBCDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Rowlett Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 63

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Rowlett Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level64%
Meets grade level35%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level14%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

486students in 2024–25Down 2% from 496 the year before
15.4students per teacher32 full-time teachers
22.8average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
8.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,077average teacher base pay
68.9%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
34.6%English learners
0.6%in gifted & talented
12.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 56.2%White 20.2%African American 16.3%Two or More Races 3.5%Asian 3.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Rowlett Elementary.

ProposedLake Ray Hubbard lakefront planDate TBD · 1.1 mi away Under constructionRowlett Municipal ComplexSpring 2027 · 1.2 mi away ApprovedMiller Rd widening & lake bridgeDate TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CKatherine Stephens ElementaryGarland ISD · 76 · 0.9 mi CNorma Dorsey ElementaryGarland ISD · 77 · 1.7 mi CGeorge Washington Carver ElementaryGarland ISD · 79 · 1.9 mi BClub Hill STEM ElementaryGarland ISD · 80 · 2.3 mi BBack ElementaryGarland ISD · 82 · 2.3 mi CShugart ElementaryGarland ISD · 72 · 2.5 mi PWesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.3 mi PLake Cities Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 1.7 mi PGarland Christian Adventist SchoolPrivate · PK–7 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Rowlett Elementary

What is Rowlett Elementary’s TEA rating?

Rowlett Elementary earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (78) in 2025.

What grades does Rowlett Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 3315 Carla Dr in Rowlett.

How many students go to Rowlett Elementary?

486 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 496 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Rowlett Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 45th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools. 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Rowlett Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.