Enrollment
508
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wrightsville, GA
Johnson County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130312001697
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wrightsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson County Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, GA.
School address
District: Johnson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130312001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson County Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson County Elementary School
Johnson County Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wrightsville, Georgia, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #172.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Johnson County also operates Johnson County High School (298 students) and Johnson County Middle School (220 students) alongside Johnson County 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 Johnson County Elementary School compares
Johnson County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Georgia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 48.4%
African American 43.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Johnson County Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Johnson County Elementary School.
$15,540
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 53.8%
Federal 22.0%
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 Johnson County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson County Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson County Elementary School?
Johnson County Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wrightsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson County Elementary School?
94.4% of students at Johnson County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson County Elementary School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Wrightsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson County Elementary School?
Johnson County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Johnson County Elementary School rank among public schools in Wrightsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wrightsville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wrightsville on the city page.
Is Johnson County Elementary School a good school?
Johnson County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 Johnson County?
Besides Johnson County Elementary School, Johnson County also operates Johnson County High School (298 students) and Johnson County Middle School (220 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.
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