KATHERINE JOHNSON TECHNOLOGY MAGNET ACADEMY

www.desotoisd.org

536 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy (KJTMA), located in DeSoto, Texas, is a specialized K-8 campus within the DeSoto Independent School District. Named after the pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the school is built upon a rigorous academic foundation that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, utilizing a project-based learning approach that prepares students to excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy is recognized for its commitment to high-level collaborative learning and modern classroom environments. By integrating advanced technology into daily instruction, KJTMA aims to cultivate "future-ready" students who are equipped with the skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond. As a magnet school, it attracts students who demonstrate a strong interest in STEM disciplines, providing them with a specialized educational experience that bridges the gap between traditional curriculum and real-world scientific application.

536

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATHERINE JOHNSON TECHNOLOGY MAGNET ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	65
Black	450
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Black
450 (84.0%)
Hispanic
65 (12.1%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
White
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DESOTO ISD
Phone:	(972)274-8026
Website:	http://www.desotoisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 57