Enrollment
759
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, NE
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317071002246
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) is a higher-need, large elementary school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 759 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.2% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 93% of state schools at 759 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Fremont Middle School (689 students) alongside Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6).
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 Crossing Academic Center (5-6) compares
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 79% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 44.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6).
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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.
How Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~759 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
How many students attend Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)?
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) has 759 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) is 15.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)?
55.2% of students at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)?
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Crossing Academic Center (5-6) rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) a good school?
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. 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 Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6), Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Fremont Middle School (689 students), and Howard Elementary School (421 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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