Enrollment
167
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson, NE
Elementary School at Johnson
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Johnson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317233501911
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Johnson earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Elementary School at Johnson has class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson-Brock Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317233501911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+13% 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
What stands out at Elementary School at Johnson
Elementary School at Johnson is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnson, Nebraska, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 167 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Johnson-Brock Public Schools spends $13,881 per pupil, 21% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Johnson-Brock Public Schools, also runs High School at Johnson (118 students).
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 Elementary School at Johnson compares
Elementary School at Johnson on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 26% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat 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
- 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Elementary School at Johnson is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson-Brock Public Schools, which includes Elementary School at Johnson.
$13,881
Per student
-21%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Elementary School at Johnson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School at Johnson | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Johnson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~167 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 15.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Johnson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Johnson?
Elementary School at Johnson has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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).
Is Elementary School at Johnson a good school?
Elementary School at Johnson earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska 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 Johnson-Brock Public Schools?
Besides Elementary School at Johnson, Johnson-Brock Public Schools also operates High School at Johnson (118 students). See the Johnson-Brock Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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