- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Elementary School at Johnson shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317233501911 · Johnson, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 15.2:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: High School at Johnson (118 students)
Elementary School at Johnson shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Elementary School at Johnson compares
Elementary School at Johnson is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 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.
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
District finance for Johnson-Brock Public Schools reports $13,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~167 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.