- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Firth, ID
A W Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A W Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160108000196
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A W Johnson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Firth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
A W Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A W Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Firth, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
A W Johnson Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 160108000196 · Firth, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 16:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Firth High School (305 students)
A W Johnson Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
A W Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firth High Sch
Firth High School
305 students
- This school
A W Johnson Elementary School
256 students
- Firth Middle S
Firth Middle School
247 students
What this shows A W Johnson Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How A W Johnson Elementary School compares
A W Johnson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Idaho - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, A W Johnson Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Firth District reports $8,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A W Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Firth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A W Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about A W Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend A W Johnson Elementary School?
A W Johnson Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Firth, ID. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A W Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A W Johnson Elementary School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% higher 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 A W Johnson Elementary School?
29.1% of students at A W Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A W Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A W Johnson Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Firth, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A W Johnson Elementary School?
A W Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does A W Johnson Elementary School rank among public schools in Firth?
By Resource Investment Index, A W Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Firth, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Firth District?
Besides A W Johnson Elementary School, Firth District also operates Firth High School (305 students) and Firth Middle School (247 students). See the Firth District district page for the complete list.