- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, IL
Emily G Johns School
Federal NCES profile for Emily G Johns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173177005936
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily G Johns School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 494
- students enrolled
Emily G Johns School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily G Johns School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Emily G Johns School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 173177005936 · Plano, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano High School (757 students)
Emily G Johns School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Emily G Johns School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano High Sch
Plano High School
757 students
- This school
Emily G Johns School
494 students
- P H Miller Ele
P H Miller Elem School
438 students
- Plano Middle S
Plano Middle School
358 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
351 students
What this shows Emily G Johns School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily G Johns School compares
Emily G Johns School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
White 30.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Emily G Johns School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Plano Cusd 88 reports $15,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily G Johns School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| P H Miller Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plano Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily G Johns School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Plano
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily G Johns School
How many students attend Emily G Johns School?
Emily G Johns School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, IL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily G Johns School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily G Johns School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily G Johns School?
The largest demographic group at Emily G Johns School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Plano, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily G Johns School?
Emily G Johns School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emily G Johns School rank among public schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily G Johns School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Cusd 88?
Besides Emily G Johns School, Plano Cusd 88 also operates Plano High School (757 students), P H Miller Elem School (438 students), and Plano Middle School (358 students). See the Plano Cusd 88 district page for the complete list.