- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bulverde, TX
Johnson Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473011815
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Ranch El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bulverde · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Ranch El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Ranch El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bulverde, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Johnson Ranch El held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 481473011815 · Bulverde, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,185 enr · 20.1:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Johnson Ranch El held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Johnson Ranch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school
Johnson Ranch El
1,185 students
What this shows Johnson Ranch El reports 1,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Ranch El compares
Johnson Ranch 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,185
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 1185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 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
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Johnson Ranch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Ranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Ranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Ranch El
How many students attend Johnson Ranch El?
Johnson Ranch El has 1,185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bulverde, TX. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Ranch El is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Ranch El?
15.6% of students at Johnson Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Ranch El is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Bulverde, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Ranch El?
Johnson Ranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Johnson Ranch El rank among schools in Bulverde?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Ranch El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bulverde, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Johnson Ranch El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.