Enrollment
536
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Desoto, Texas, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #811.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Desoto Isd also operates Desoto H S (1,936 students) and Curtistene S Mccowan Middle (643 students) alongside Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy.
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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy compares
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desoto Isd, which includes Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy.
$12,600
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 29.0%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a good school?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 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.
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