- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Johnston El
Federal NCES profile for Johnston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442002728
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #22 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston El ranks #22 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Johnston El held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482442002728 · Irving, TX Other · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Johnston El held near 761 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Johnston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 725
Johnston El
725 students
What this shows Johnston El reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston El compares
Johnston 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 | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above 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
36.6%
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
$12,187
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 9.2%
White 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Johnston El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston El
How many students attend Johnston El?
Johnston El has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston 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 Johnston El?
82.8% of students at Johnston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston El?
The largest demographic group at Johnston El is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston El?
Johnston El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Johnston El rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston El ranks #22 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Johnston El, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.