At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399.5
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Desoto. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Desoto ISD. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (84%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black84%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Desoto ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank D Moates El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
468 reported students
Cockrell Hill El
Elementary · Grades KG–02
397 reported students
Woodridge Fine Arts and Gifted Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
The Meadows El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
402 reported students
Public schools near Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life School Innovation Academy Elementary · Charter · Life School | KG–06 | 455 | 0.7 mi |
| Woodridge Fine Arts and Gifted Academy Elementary · Desoto ISD | KG–05 | 362 | 1 mi |
| Frank D Moates El Elementary · Desoto ISD | 03–05 | 468 | 1.9 mi |
| Rolling Hills El Elementary · Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 388 | 2.1 mi |
| The Meadows El Elementary · Desoto ISD | KG–05 | 312 | 2.6 mi |
| Rosa Parks/Millbrook El Elementary · Lancaster ISD | PK–05 | 416 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
What grades does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy serve?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Desoto ISD.
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 536 students and 28.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Desoto ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy in?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is part of Desoto ISD, based in Desoto, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Life School Innovation Academy (0.7 mi), Woodridge Fine Arts and Gifted Academy (1 mi), Frank D Moates El (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.