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Elementary· 38 schools in district

JOHNSTON EL

2801 RUTGERS DR, IRVING, TX 75062IRVING ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
798
Students
Total enrolled
$12,870
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 798 students in grades PK–05 in IRVING, Texas.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,870 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

JOHNSTON EL is a large elementary in IRVING, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 798 students. The district invests $12,870 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at JOHNSTON EL

798
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution406 male · 392 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 695 students
Student Composition
76%
14%
Asian3%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino76%
Black14%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482442002728

Academic Outcomes at JOHNSTON EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 16th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,870Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,870
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,663
Student Support$2,445
Administration$1,544
Operations$1,930
Other$1,287
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,870 spent per student, an estimated $5,701 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
46%
State government
37.6%
Local (property tax)
45.7%
Federal programs
16.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BRANDENBURG ELFARINE ELJACKIE MAE TOWNSELL ELBARTON EL
+14 more
↓
Middle
TRAVIS MIDDLECROCKETT MIDDLELADY BIRD JOHNSON MIDDLELORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE
+4 more
↓
High School
MACARTHUR H SIRVING H SNIMITZ H SJACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIRVING ISD →
Phone: (972)600-7700
NCES ID: 482442002728
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in IRVING seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in IRVING ISD
High
MACARTHUR H S
2,586 students · 09–12
● 37 opp80% FRL
High
IRVING H S
2,519 students · 09–12
● 37 opp86% FRL
High
NIMITZ H S
2,361 students · 09–12
84% FRL
High
JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY
1,337 students · 09–12
84% FRL
Mid
TRAVIS MIDDLE
971 students · 06–08
● 37 opp89% FRL
Elem
BRANDENBURG EL
910 students · PK–05
● 37 opp87% FRL
Mid
CROCKETT MIDDLE
888 students · 06–08
● 37 opp82% FRL
Elem
FARINE EL
879 students · PK–05
● 37 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2801 RUTGERS DR, IRVING, TX 75062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.