- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, VA
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G.L.H. Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510111000389
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 571
- students enrolled
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, VA.
School address
District: Danville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510111000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 510111000389 · Danville, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High (1,248 students)
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High
1,248 students
- Westwood Middl
Westwood Middle
642 students
- This school
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
571 students
- Schoolfield El
Schoolfield Elementary
516 students
- O. Trent Bonne
O. Trent Bonner Middle
501 students
- Edwin a. Gibso 466
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
466 students
What this shows G.L.H. Johnson Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How G.L.H. Johnson Elementary compares
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Virginia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.1%
White 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville City Public Schools reports $18,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin a. Gibson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G.L.H. Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Schoolfield Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Edwin a. Gibson Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Standard public school
377 students 14:1 students per teacher
Park Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Hills Elementary
Standard public school
200 students 11.1:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
How many students attend G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Danville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.L.H. Johnson Elementary?
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 G.L.H. Johnson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Danville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Besides G.L.H. Johnson Elementary, Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students), Westwood Middle (642 students), and Schoolfield Elementary (516 students). See the Danville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.