Enrollment
571
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G.L.H. Johnson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Danville, Virginia, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 571 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 571 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Danville City Public Schools spends $17,916 per pupil, 22% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Schoolfield Elementary (516 students): G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Danville City Public Schools also operates George Washington High (1,248 students) and Westwood Middle (642 students) alongside G.L.H. Johnson Elementary.
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 G.L.H. Johnson Elementary compares
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville City Public Schools, which includes G.L.H. Johnson Elementary.
$17,916
Per student
+22%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 26.8%
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 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
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~571 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G.L.H. Johnson Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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