Enrollment
118
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnson, NE
High School at Johnson
Federal NCES profile for High School at Johnson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317233501099
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School at Johnson earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
High School at Johnson has class sizes smaller than 84% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson-Brock Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317233501099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School at Johnson compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School at Johnson
High School at Johnson is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnson, Nebraska, enrolling 118 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.3% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 118 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.0% 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 Elementary School at Johnson (167 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 High School at Johnson compares
High 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 16% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, High 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 High 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 High School at Johnson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School at Johnson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about High School at Johnson
How many students attend High School at Johnson?
High School at Johnson has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnson, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School at Johnson?
The student-teacher ratio at High School at Johnson is 9.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School at Johnson?
27.3% of students at High School at Johnson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School at Johnson?
The largest demographic group at High School at Johnson is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Johnson, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School at Johnson?
High School at Johnson has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 High School at Johnson a good school?
High School at Johnson earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 High School at Johnson, Johnson-Brock Public Schools also operates Elementary School at Johnson (167 students). See the Johnson-Brock Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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