- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Desoto, TX
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481686013644
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Desoto, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 481686013644 · Desoto, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 17.9:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Desoto H S (1,936 students)
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desoto H S
Desoto H S
1,936 students
- Curtistene S M 643
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
643 students
- This school 536
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
536 students
- Frank D Moates 468
Frank D Moates El
468 students
- Cockrell Hill 397
Cockrell Hill El
397 students
- Desoto West Mi 370
Desoto West Middle
370 students
What this shows Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy compares
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,676
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto Isd reports $13,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank D Moates El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cockrell Hill El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto West Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Desoto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
47.0% of students at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is African American at 84.0% of enrollment, in Desoto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy rank among elementary schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Desoto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto Isd?
Besides Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students), Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students), and Frank D Moates El (468 students). See the Desoto Isd district page for the complete list.