Enrollment
464
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482811012529 Charter school
Johnston-Mcqueen El — Longview, TX
Federal NCES profile for Johnston-Mcqueen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Longview Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-15% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Johnston-Mcqueen El reports 464 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Texas average and 37% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 464 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Longview Isd spends $15,840 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.2% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnston-Mcqueen El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,840
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
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
Enrollment 464 Top 45% in Texas — larger than 55% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.2% +15% vs state
NCES ID 482811012529
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 464:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.5%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview Isd, which includes Johnston-Mcqueen El.
$15,840
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
Similar other schools in Longview
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Pine Tree Pri
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498 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview
Standard public school
466 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Spring Hill Pri
Standard public school
426 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ware El
Standard public school
411 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in LONGVIEW, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Mcqueen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston-Mcqueen El is 12.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONGVIEW, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston-Mcqueen El?
Johnston-Mcqueen El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.