Enrollment
464
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnston-Mcqueen El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnston-Mcqueen El
Johnston-Mcqueen El is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Longview, Texas, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #267.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students) and East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students) alongside Johnston-Mcqueen El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnston-Mcqueen El compares
Johnston-Mcqueen El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview Isd, which includes Johnston-Mcqueen El.
$13,505
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Johnston-Mcqueen El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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