#1429 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#21563 of 50,301 nationally
About Back El
Back El is a public elementary located in Rowlett, in the Garland ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 402 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1429th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 402.
There are 14 schools in Rowlett; Back El ranks 2nd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Back El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Back El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 1.5 km away
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland
Garland · Charter high · Grades 7–12
658 students · 2.5 km away
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Garland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
759 students · 2.6 km away
Coyle Middle Technology Center for Math & Science
Rowlett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students · 2.9 km away
Rowlett H S
Rowlett · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,156 students · 3.1 km away
Northlake El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 3.2 km away
Katherine Stephens El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 3.5 km away
Robert B Sewell El
Sachse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students · 3.6 km away
Keeley El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 3.7 km away
Rowlett El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Reece Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
402 students
Town Center El
Coppell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Preston Hollow El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Dilley El
Dilley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
L B Johnson El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Henrietta El
Henrietta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Back El a good school?
Back El has a Success Index (US) of 55.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1429 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Back El rank in Texas?
Back El ranks #1429 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #21563 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Back El?
Back El had 402 students in 2025.
Is Back El a elementary school or a high school?
Back El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Back El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Back El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.