Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Rockwall ISD

Howard Dobbs Elementary

901 E Interurban St, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5232

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (81).
528students
14.7students per teacher
95.6%attendance
9thof 16 Rockwall ISD elementary schools
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ABAACBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Howard Dobbs Elementary has earned an A in 2 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

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 achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsA · 91

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level83%
Meets grade level57%
Rockwall ISD elementary schools: 60.6%
Masters grade level29%

Students and teachers

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

528students in 2024–25Up 4% from 506 the year before
14.7students per teacher36 full-time teachers
17.2average class sizeRockwall ISD elementary schools: 19.7
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,111average teacher base pay
50%from low-income familiesRockwall ISD elementary schools: 27.8%
32.6%English learners
5.9%in gifted & talented
7.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 49.8%White 39.6%African American 5.1%Two or More Races 4.2%Asian 1.1%

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 Rockwall ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

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

AnnouncedSH 205 rebuild through RockwallDate TBD · 0.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

AVirginia Reinhardt ElementaryRockwall ISD · 91 · 1.0 mi BGrace Hartman ElementaryRockwall ISD · 89 · 1.3 mi ASherry and Paul Hamm ElementaryRockwall ISD · 93 · 2.2 mi ACelia Hays ElementaryRockwall ISD · 91 · 2.4 mi CAmanda Rochell ElementaryRockwall ISD · 75 · 2.4 mi BDorris A Jones ElementaryRockwall ISD · 86 · 2.4 mi PMarigold Learning AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 0.6 mi PHeritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate · PK–12 · 1.2 mi PHeritage Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Howard Dobbs Elementary

What is Howard Dobbs Elementary’s TEA rating?

Howard Dobbs Elementary earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Howard Dobbs Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Rockwall ISD, at 901 E Interurban St in Rockwall.

How many students go to Howard Dobbs Elementary?

528 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 506 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Howard Dobbs Elementary compare with other Rockwall ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 9th of 16 Rockwall ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 44% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Howard Dobbs Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Rockwall 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.