- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
J L Everhart Magnet El
Federal NCES profile for J L Everhart Magnet El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482811012528Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J L Everhart Magnet El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J L Everhart Magnet El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J L Everhart Magnet El ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
J L Everhart Magnet El shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482811012528 · Longview, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
424 enr · 14.1:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
J L Everhart Magnet El shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J L Everhart Magnet El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- This school 424
J L Everhart Magnet El
424 students
What this shows J L Everhart Magnet El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How J L Everhart Magnet El compares
J L Everhart Magnet El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 30.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, J L Everhart Magnet El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J L Everhart Magnet El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J L Everhart Magnet El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about J L Everhart Magnet El
How many students attend J L Everhart Magnet El?
J L Everhart Magnet El has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J L Everhart Magnet El?
The student-teacher ratio at J L Everhart Magnet El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J L Everhart Magnet El?
86.4% of students at J L Everhart Magnet El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J L Everhart Magnet El?
The largest demographic group at J L Everhart Magnet El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J L Everhart Magnet El?
J L Everhart Magnet El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J L Everhart Magnet El rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, J L Everhart Magnet El ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides J L Everhart Magnet El, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.