- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Huachuca, AZ
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Johnston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040315000244
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Johnston Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Huachuca · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Johnston Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, AZ.
School address
District: Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) · Arizona
NCES ID 040315000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Colonel Johnston Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040315000244 · Fort Huachuca, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonel Smith Middle School (258 students)
Colonel Johnston Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Colonel Johnston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
270 students
- Colonel Smith
Colonel Smith Middle School
258 students
- General Myer E
General Myer Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Colonel Johnston Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel Johnston Elementary School compares
Colonel Johnston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Arizona - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,821
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Colonel Johnston Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) reports $15,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonel Johnston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Myer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Johnston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel Johnston Elementary School
How many students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Huachuca, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Johnston Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% lower 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 Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
8.7% of students at Colonel Johnston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Johnston Elementary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Fort Huachuca, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonel Johnston Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Huachuca?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Johnston Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Huachuca, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)?
Besides Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) also operates Colonel Smith Middle School (258 students) and General Myer Elementary School (246 students). See the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) district page for the complete list.