- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Justin, TX
Justin El
Federal NCES profile for Justin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483318003730
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justin El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Justin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Justin El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justin El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Justin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Justin El grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 483318003730 · Justin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 15.9:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Justin El grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Justin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 667
Justin El
667 students
What this shows Justin El reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justin El compares
Justin El is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,236
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 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Justin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Justin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Justin El
How many students attend Justin El?
Justin El has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Justin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Justin El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Justin El?
20.0% of students at Justin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justin El?
The largest demographic group at Justin El is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Justin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justin El?
Justin El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Justin El rank among schools in Justin?
By Resource Investment Index, Justin El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Justin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Justin on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides Justin El, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.