- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
John Winship El
Federal NCES profile for John Winship El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122004713
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Winship El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Winship El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Winship El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
John Winship El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 484122004713 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.2:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
John Winship El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John Winship El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 524
John Winship El
524 students
What this shows John Winship El reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Winship El compares
John Winship El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,710
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 39.3%
White 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, John Winship El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Winship El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Winship El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Winship El
How many students attend John Winship El?
John Winship El has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Winship El?
The student-teacher ratio at John Winship El is 14.2:1, which is 3% 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 John Winship El?
58.6% of students at John Winship El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Winship El?
The largest demographic group at John Winship El is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Winship El?
John Winship 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 John Winship El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, John Winship El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides John Winship El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.