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Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy

1200 Academy Way, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972)274-8026

Type
Elementary
Grades
0–8
Enrollment
432
FTE teachers
30
Student/teacher
14.4:1
District
Desoto ISD

About this school

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a elementary school located in Desoto, TX, serving grades 0–8 and approximately 432 students. Operated by Desoto ISD, the campus sits about 31.8 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.4:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a traditional zoned public school within Desoto ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Desoto considering elementary placement, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy located?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is located at 1200 Academy Way in Desoto, TX 75115.
What grades does Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy serve?
The school serves grades 0 through 8 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Approximately 432 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is part of Desoto ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4816860).
Is Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy a charter or magnet school?
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is a traditional zoned public school within Desoto ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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