- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sulphur Springs, TX
Rowena Johnson Pri
Federal NCES profile for Rowena Johnson Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484182004768
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowena Johnson Pri earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowena Johnson Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowena Johnson Pri ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182004768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rowena Johnson Pri held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484182004768 · Sulphur Springs, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.3:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students)
Rowena Johnson Pri held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rowena Johnson Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs H S
1,270 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Middle
961 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs El
598 students
- Barbara Bush P 310
Barbara Bush Pri
310 students
- This school 306
Rowena Johnson Pri
306 students
- Bowie Pri 295
Bowie Pri
295 students
What this shows Rowena Johnson Pri reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowena Johnson Pri compares
Rowena Johnson Pri 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,619
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Rowena Johnson Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowena Johnson Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Bush Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie Pri | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowena Johnson Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowena Johnson Pri
How many students attend Rowena Johnson Pri?
Rowena Johnson Pri has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowena Johnson Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowena Johnson Pri is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Rowena Johnson Pri?
73.0% of students at Rowena Johnson Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowena Johnson Pri?
The largest demographic group at Rowena Johnson Pri is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowena Johnson Pri?
Rowena Johnson Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Rowena Johnson Pri rank among elementary schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowena Johnson Pri ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Rowena Johnson Pri, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Sulphur Springs El (598 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.