- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longview, TX
Judson Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Judson Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482811013580Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judson Steam Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Judson Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judson Steam Academy ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Judson Steam Academy shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 482811013580 · Longview, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
538 enr · 9.8:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Judson Steam Academy shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Judson Steam Academy 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
- This school 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- Johnston-Mcque 464
Johnston-Mcqueen El
464 students
What this shows Judson Steam Academy reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judson Steam Academy compares
Judson Steam Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 26.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Judson Steam Academy 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 Judson Steam Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Mcqueen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judson Steam Academy'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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judson Steam Academy
How many students attend Judson Steam Academy?
Judson Steam Academy has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson Steam Academy is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Judson Steam Academy?
78.7% of students at Judson Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judson Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Judson Steam Academy is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judson Steam Academy?
Judson Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Judson Steam Academy rank among middle schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Judson Steam Academy ranks #3 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Judson Steam Academy, 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.