- Enrollment
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Celina, TX
Sam Johnson El
Federal NCES profile for Sam Johnson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483600013861
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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
Sam Johnson El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Johnson El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Johnson El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Celina, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-413 students YoY
Sam Johnson El shrank from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-40.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-413 students YoY 483600013861 · Celina, TX Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 11.7:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prosper H S (3,753 students)
Sam Johnson El shrank from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-40.2%). Teacher FTE lost 63.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Johnson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prosper H S
Prosper H S
3,753 students
- Rock Hill H S
Rock Hill H S
2,442 students
- Reynolds Middl
Reynolds Middle
1,762 students
- William Rushin
William Rushing Middle
1,691 students
- Lorene Rogers
Lorene Rogers Middle
1,633 students
- This school 738
Sam Johnson El
738 students
What this shows Sam Johnson El reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Johnson El compares
Sam 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 96% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$10,664
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 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
Asian 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Sam Johnson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prosper Isd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Johnson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Rushing Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorene Rogers Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Johnson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Johnson El
How many students attend Sam Johnson El?
Sam Johnson El has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Celina, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), down 413.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Johnson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Johnson El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Sam Johnson El?
2.2% of students at Sam Johnson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Johnson El?
The largest demographic group at Sam Johnson El is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Celina, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Johnson El?
Sam Johnson El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sam Johnson El rank among schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Johnson El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Celina, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Celina on the city page.
What other schools are in Prosper Isd?
Besides Sam Johnson El, Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students), Rock Hill H S (2,442 students), and Reynolds Middle (1,762 students). See the Prosper Isd district page for the complete list.