Enrollment
167
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317233501911
Elementary School at Johnson — Johnson, NE
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Johnson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Johnson-Brock Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary School at Johnson compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elementary School at Johnson reports 167 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the Nebraska average and 56% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 167 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Johnson-Brock Public Schools spends $15,023 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.2% from local sources (property taxes), 26.9% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elementary School at Johnson compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 26% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,023
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 167 Top 37% in Nebraska — larger than 63% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.8% -26% vs state
NCES ID 317233501911
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 167:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson-Brock Public Schools, which includes Elementary School at Johnson.
$15,023
Per student
-26%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 26.9%
Federal 15.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in Johnson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Johnson
How many students attend Elementary School at Johnson?
Elementary School at Johnson has 167 students enrolled. It is a other school in JOHNSON, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Johnson?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Johnson is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary School at Johnson?
22.8% of students at Elementary School at Johnson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Johnson?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Johnson is White at 97.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in JOHNSON, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Johnson?
Elementary School at Johnson has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.