- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terrell, TX
J W Long El
Federal NCES profile for J W Long El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484245013672
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Long El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Long El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Long El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
J W Long El grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 484245013672 · Terrell, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 17:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
J W Long El grew from 672 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.6 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J W Long El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- Herman Furloug
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- This school
J W Long El
681 students
- Gilbert Willie
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- W H Burnett El 380
W H Burnett El
380 students
What this shows J W Long El reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Long El compares
J W Long El is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,694
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 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
African American 15.9%
White 15.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, J W Long El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Long El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W H Burnett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Long El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Long El
How many students attend J W Long El?
J W Long El has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Terrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Long El?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Long El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Long El?
62.6% of students at J W Long El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Long El?
The largest demographic group at J W Long El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Long El?
J W Long El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 W Long El rank among elementary schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Long El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, 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 Terrell on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrell Isd?
Besides J W Long El, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students), and Gilbert Willie Sr El (671 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.