- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Joe Lee Johnson El
Federal NCES profile for Joe Lee Johnson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808011101
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Lee Johnson El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #107 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Lee Johnson El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Lee Johnson El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Joe Lee Johnson El shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 483808011101 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 20.5:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Joe Lee Johnson El shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 676 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joe Lee Johnson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 821
Joe Lee Johnson El
821 students
What this shows Joe Lee Johnson El reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Lee Johnson El compares
Joe Lee Johnson 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$10,955
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
African American 20.1%
White 18.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Joe Lee Johnson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Lee Johnson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Lee Johnson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Lee Johnson El
How many students attend Joe Lee Johnson El?
Joe Lee Johnson El has 821 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Lee Johnson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Lee Johnson El is 20.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe Lee Johnson El?
43.7% of students at Joe Lee Johnson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Lee Johnson El?
The largest demographic group at Joe Lee Johnson El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Lee Johnson El?
Joe Lee Johnson El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Joe Lee Johnson El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Lee Johnson El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Joe Lee Johnson El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.