Enrollment
560
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 361590001374
Johnson City Elementary/Primary School — Johnson City, NY
Federal NCES profile for Johnson City Elementary/Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Johnson City Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson City Elementary/Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Johnson City Elementary/Primary School reports 560 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the New York average and 5% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Johnson City Central School District spends $28,266 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.2% from local sources (property taxes), 43.6% from the state, and 20.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Johnson City Elementary/Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 46% above state mean
Top 96% in New York — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,266
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 560 Top 69% in New York — larger than 31% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.4% -3% vs state
NCES ID 361590001374
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 14.3%
African American 13.4%
Asian 9.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.9%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson City Central School District, which includes Johnson City Elementary/Primary School.
$28,266
Per student
-5%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 20.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Johnson City Elementary/Primary School
How many students attend Johnson City Elementary/Primary School?
Johnson City Elementary/Primary School has 560 students enrolled. It is a other school in JOHNSON CITY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Elementary/Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson City Elementary/Primary School is 17.1:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson City Elementary/Primary School?
54.4% of students at Johnson City Elementary/Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson City Elementary/Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson City Elementary/Primary School is White at 45.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in JOHNSON CITY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson City Elementary/Primary School?
Johnson City Elementary/Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.