- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, TX
Jo Ann Ford El
Federal NCES profile for Jo Ann Ford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482060011092
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jo Ann Ford El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jo Ann Ford El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Ann Ford El ranks #5 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060011092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Jo Ann Ford El grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 482060011092 · Georgetown, TX Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 14:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East View H S (2,206 students)
Jo Ann Ford El grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jo Ann Ford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East View H S
East View H S
2,206 students
- Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S
2,059 students
- Wolf Ranch El 869
Wolf Ranch El
869 students
- George Wagner 837
George Wagner Middle
837 students
- Charles a Forb 803
Charles a Forbes Middle
803 students
- This school 504
Jo Ann Ford El
504 students
What this shows Jo Ann Ford El reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jo Ann Ford El compares
Jo Ann Ford 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,236
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.0%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Jo Ann Ford El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown Isd reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jo Ann Ford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jo Ann Ford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jo Ann Ford El
How many students attend Jo Ann Ford El?
Jo Ann Ford El has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Ann Ford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jo Ann Ford El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Jo Ann Ford El?
11.0% of students at Jo Ann Ford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jo Ann Ford El?
The largest demographic group at Jo Ann Ford El is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jo Ann Ford El?
Jo Ann Ford El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Jo Ann Ford El rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Ann Ford El ranks #5 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Jo Ann Ford El, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.