- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahrump, NV
J G Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J G Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320036000351
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J G Johnson Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Pahrump · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J G Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J G Johnson Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Pahrump, NV.
School address
District: Nye County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320036000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
J G Johnson Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 320036000351 · Pahrump, NV Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 20.9:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students)
J G Johnson Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
J G Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pahrump Valley
Pahrump Valley High School
1,333 students
- Rosemary Clark
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,030 students
- Floyd Elementa
Floyd Elementary School
578 students
- Manse Elementa
Manse Elementary School
535 students
- This school 502
J G Johnson Elementary School
502 students
- Hafen Elementa 413
Hafen Elementary School
413 students
What this shows J G Johnson Elementary School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How J G Johnson Elementary School compares
J G Johnson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$14,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, J G Johnson Elementary School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Nye County School District reports $14,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J G Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hafen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J G Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Pahrump
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
578 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Manse Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hafen Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Mt Charleston Elementary School
Standard public school
196 students 28:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about J G Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend J G Johnson Elementary School?
J G Johnson Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahrump, NV. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J G Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J G Johnson Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J G Johnson Elementary School?
96.5% of students at J G Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J G Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J G Johnson Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Pahrump, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J G Johnson Elementary School?
J G Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 J G Johnson Elementary School rank among schools in Pahrump?
By Resource Investment Index, J G Johnson Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Pahrump, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pahrump on the city page.
What other schools are in Nye County School District?
Besides J G Johnson Elementary School, Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students), Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students), and Floyd Elementary School (578 students). See the Nye County School District district page for the complete list.