- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
L B Johnson El
Federal NCES profile for L B Johnson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481815001623
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L B Johnson El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
L B Johnson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L B Johnson El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
L B Johnson El shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 481815001623 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.2:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
L B Johnson El shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
L B Johnson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- Gus Garcia Mid
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- This school 317
L B Johnson El
317 students
What this shows L B Johnson El reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How L B Johnson El compares
L B Johnson El 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
Asian 7.6%
African American 3.5%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, L B Johnson El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L B Johnson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gus Garcia Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L B Johnson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about L B Johnson El
How many students attend L B Johnson El?
L B Johnson El has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L B Johnson El?
The student-teacher ratio at L B Johnson El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 L B Johnson El?
96.6% of students at L B Johnson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L B Johnson El?
The largest demographic group at L B Johnson El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L B Johnson El?
L B Johnson El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 L B Johnson El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, L B Johnson El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgewood Isd?
Besides L B Johnson El, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Gus Garcia Middle (684 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.