- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buda, TX
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
Federal NCES profile for Moe and Gene Johnson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480001013567
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moe and Gene Johnson H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Moe and Gene Johnson H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moe and Gene Johnson H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Moe and Gene Johnson H S held near 2,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+110 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 153.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+110 students YoY 480001013567 · Buda, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,870 enr · 18.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students)
Moe and Gene Johnson H S held near 2,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+110 headcount). Teacher FTE added 152.1 → 153.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moe and Gene Johnson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- Uhland El 919
Uhland El
919 students
What this shows Moe and Gene Johnson H S reports 2,870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moe and Gene Johnson H S compares
Moe and Gene Johnson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,870 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,870
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,289
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
Counselors7.6 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 79 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 32.0%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Moe and Gene Johnson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moe and Gene Johnson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack C Hays H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uhland El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moe and Gene Johnson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moe and Gene Johnson H S
How many students attend Moe and Gene Johnson H S?
Moe and Gene Johnson H S has 2,870 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,692 (2022-23) → 2,802 (2023-24), nearly flat (+110).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moe and Gene Johnson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Moe and Gene Johnson H S is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moe and Gene Johnson H S?
25.8% of students at Moe and Gene Johnson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moe and Gene Johnson H S?
The largest demographic group at Moe and Gene Johnson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moe and Gene Johnson H S?
Moe and Gene Johnson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moe and Gene Johnson H S rank among high schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Moe and Gene Johnson H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Buda, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Moe and Gene Johnson H S, Hays Cisd also operates Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), Lehman H S (2,128 students), and Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle (1,198 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.