- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hialeah, FL
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000381
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #13 of 25
- schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary ranks #13 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120039000381 · Hialeah, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.7:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 452
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary
452 students
What this shows James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary compares
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
African American 4.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary
How many students attend James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary?
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary?
73.0% of students at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary?
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary rank among schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary ranks #13 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.