- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, TX
Johnston-Mcqueen El
Federal NCES profile for Johnston-Mcqueen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482811012529Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston-Mcqueen El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston-Mcqueen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston-Mcqueen El ranks #6 of 10 schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Johnston-Mcqueen El held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482811012529 · Longview, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
464 enr · 13.3:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Johnston-Mcqueen El held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Johnston-Mcqueen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- This school 464
Johnston-Mcqueen El
464 students
What this shows Johnston-Mcqueen El reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston-Mcqueen El compares
Johnston-Mcqueen 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,251
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Johnston-Mcqueen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston-Mcqueen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston-Mcqueen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston-Mcqueen El
How many students attend Johnston-Mcqueen El?
Johnston-Mcqueen El has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Mcqueen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Mcqueen El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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-Mcqueen El?
71.2% of students at Johnston-Mcqueen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston-Mcqueen El?
The largest demographic group at Johnston-Mcqueen El is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston-Mcqueen El?
Johnston-Mcqueen El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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-Mcqueen El rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston-Mcqueen El ranks #6 of 10 schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Johnston-Mcqueen El, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.