- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prentiss, MS
J E Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J E Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280225000432
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Johnson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 335
- students enrolled
J E Johnson Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280225000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
J E Johnson Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 280225000432 · Prentiss, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jdc High School (368 students)
J E Johnson Elementary held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
J E Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jdc High Schoo
Jdc High School
368 students
- This school
J E Johnson Elementary
335 students
- Jdc Middle Sch
Jdc Middle School
262 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
252 students
What this shows J E Johnson Elementary reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Johnson Elementary compares
J E Johnson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$15,747
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.9%
Two or More 20.0%
White 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, J E Johnson Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Davis Co School Dist reports $15,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J E Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdc High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jdc Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about J E Johnson Elementary
How many students attend J E Johnson Elementary?
J E Johnson Elementary has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prentiss, MS. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Johnson Elementary is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 J E Johnson Elementary?
100.0% of students at J E Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J E Johnson Elementary is African American at 69.9% of enrollment, in Prentiss, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Johnson Elementary?
J E Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson Davis Co School Dist?
Besides J E Johnson Elementary, Jefferson Davis Co School Dist also operates Jdc High School (368 students), Jdc Middle School (262 students), and Carver Elementary School (252 students). See the Jefferson Davis Co School Dist district page for the complete list.