- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
D S Johnson Elementary shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 370327000725 · Rocky Mount, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 17.2:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
D S Johnson Elementary shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
D S Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school 362
D S Johnson Elementary
362 students
What this shows D S Johnson Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How D S Johnson Elementary compares
D S Johnson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,035
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~362 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.