- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tecumseh, NE
Johnson Co Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Co Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310017602009
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Co Central High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 166
- students enrolled
Johnson Co Central High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson Co Central Public Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310017602009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Johnson Co Central High School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 310017602009 · Tecumseh, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 11.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh (158 students)
Johnson Co Central High School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Johnson Co Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Johnson Co Central High School
166 students
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh
158 students
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
104 students
- Johnson Co Cen
Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook
72 students
What this shows Johnson Co Central High School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Co Central High School compares
Johnson Co Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 14% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 31% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$18,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 166 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
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Johnson Co Central High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson Co Central Public Schs reports $18,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Co Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Central Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Co Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Co Central High School
How many students attend Johnson Co Central High School?
Johnson Co Central High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tecumseh, NE. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Co Central High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 29% 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 Johnson Co Central High School?
35.3% of students at Johnson Co Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Co Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Co Central High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Tecumseh, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Co Central High School?
Johnson Co Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Besides Johnson Co Central High School, Johnson Co Central Public Schs also operates Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh (158 students), Johnson Co Central Middle Sch (104 students), and Johnson Co Central Elem-Cook (72 students). See the Johnson Co Central Public Schs district page for the complete list.