- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Charles, LA
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000250
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220033000250 · Lake Charles, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 13.1:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 131
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
131 students
What this shows John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School compares
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
White 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Lake Charles
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Standard public school
969 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Standard public school
951 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Standard public school
852 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
A. a. Nelson Elementary School
Standard public school
736 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
St. John Elementary School
Standard public school
670 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Gillis Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 14.1:1 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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
How many students attend John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% 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 John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
89.9% of students at John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School rank among schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School ranks #9 of 22 schools in Lake Charles, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.