Enrollment
502
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J G Johnson Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at J G Johnson Elementary School
J G Johnson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pahrump, Nevada, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.5% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #252, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pahrump's public schools, it stands alongside Floyd Elementary School (578 students): J G Johnson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 22.2:1).
Nye County School District also operates Pahrump Valley High School (1,333 students) and Rosemary Clarke Middle School (1,030 students) alongside J G Johnson Elementary School.
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 J G Johnson Elementary School compares
J G Johnson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nye County School District, which includes J G Johnson Elementary School.
$14,127
Per student
-14%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 79.3%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J G Johnson Elementary School a good school?
J G Johnson Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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