- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everman, TX
John and Polly Townley El
Federal NCES profile for John and Polly Townley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481881012275
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John and Polly Townley El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Everman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John and Polly Townley El has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John and Polly Townley El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
John and Polly Townley El grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481881012275 · Everman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 12.5:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Everman H S (1,529 students)
John and Polly Townley El grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John and Polly Townley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everman H S
Everman H S
1,529 students
- Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter J H
709 students
- Dan Powell Ear 561
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy
561 students
- Roy Johnson St 441
Roy Johnson Stem Academy
441 students
- This school 424
John and Polly Townley El
424 students
- E Ray El 347
E Ray El
347 students
What this shows John and Polly Townley El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How John and Polly Townley El compares
John and Polly Townley 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 54% | 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
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,468
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
24
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
White 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, John and Polly Townley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everman Isd reports $14,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John and Polly Townley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Baxter J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan Powell Early Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Johnson Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Ray El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John and Polly Townley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 John and Polly Townley El
How many students attend John and Polly Townley El?
John and Polly Townley El has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John and Polly Townley El?
The student-teacher ratio at John and Polly Townley El is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 John and Polly Townley El?
95.1% of students at John and Polly Townley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John and Polly Townley El?
The largest demographic group at John and Polly Townley El is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Everman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John and Polly Townley El?
John and Polly Townley El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John and Polly Townley El rank among elementary schools in Everman?
By Resource Investment Index, John and Polly Townley El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, 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 Everman on the city page.
What other schools are in Everman Isd?
Besides John and Polly Townley El, Everman Isd also operates Everman H S (1,529 students), Charles Baxter J H (709 students), and Dan Powell Early Learning Academy (561 students). See the Everman Isd district page for the complete list.