- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckinney, TX
Reuben Johnson El
Federal NCES profile for Reuben Johnson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482985007555
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reuben Johnson El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 25
- elementary schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reuben Johnson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reuben Johnson El ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Reuben Johnson El held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 482985007555 · Mckinney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 13:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Reuben Johnson El held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reuben Johnson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 378
Reuben Johnson El
378 students
What this shows Reuben Johnson El reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reuben Johnson El compares
Reuben Johnson El 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$11,139
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 13.5%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Reuben Johnson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reuben Johnson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reuben Johnson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reuben Johnson El
How many students attend Reuben Johnson El?
Reuben Johnson El has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reuben Johnson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Reuben Johnson El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Reuben Johnson El?
23.7% of students at Reuben Johnson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reuben Johnson El?
The largest demographic group at Reuben Johnson El is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reuben Johnson El?
Reuben Johnson El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Reuben Johnson El rank among elementary schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Reuben Johnson El ranks #2 of 25 elementary schools in Mckinney, 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 Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Reuben Johnson El, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.