Enrollment
362
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rocky Mount, NC
D S Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D S Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370327000725
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D S Johnson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Rocky Mount · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
D S Johnson Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D S Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D S Johnson Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at D S Johnson Elementary
D S Johnson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 95.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 362 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Rocky Mount's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benvenue Elementary (562 students): D S Johnson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 17:1).
Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students) and Northern Nash High (1,035 students) alongside D S Johnson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How D S Johnson Elementary compares
D S Johnson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$12,090
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nash County Public Schools, which includes D S Johnson Elementary.
$12,090
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 25.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How D S Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D S Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Rocky Mount
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benvenue Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17:1 students per teacher
Winstead Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Englewood Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Baskerville Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about D S Johnson Elementary
How many students attend D S Johnson Elementary?
D S Johnson Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rocky Mount, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D S Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D S Johnson Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D S Johnson Elementary?
95.3% of students at D S Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D S Johnson Elementary?
D S Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D S Johnson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rocky Mount?
By Resource Investment Index, D S Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rocky Mount, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rocky Mount on the city page.
Is D S Johnson Elementary a good school?
D S Johnson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nash County Public Schools?
Besides D S Johnson Elementary, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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