Enrollment
738
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Johnson El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Johnson El
Sam Johnson El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Celina, Texas, enrolling 738 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.2% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 738 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Prosper Isd spends $10,376 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prosper Isd also operates Prosper H S (3,753 students) and Rock Hill H S (2,442 students) alongside Sam Johnson El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sam Johnson El compares
Sam Johnson El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prosper Isd, which includes Sam Johnson El.
$10,376
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 31.6%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,753
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sam Johnson El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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