Enrollment
222
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 251284000371
Johnson Early Childhood Center — Weymouth, MA
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
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: Weymouth · Massachusetts
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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Johnson Early Childhood Center reports 222 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 222 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weymouth spends $39,513 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.3% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), 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 Early Childhood Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 16% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$39,513
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 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.
Overview
Enrollment 222 Top 16% in Massachusetts — larger than 84% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251284000371
Student demographics
White 56.3%
African American 11.3%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 222:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weymouth, which includes Johnson Early Childhood Center.
$39,513
Per student
+39%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+103%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 35.3%
Federal 8.9%
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
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Johnson Early Childhood Center?
Johnson Early Childhood Center has 222 students enrolled. It is a other school in Weymouth, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Early Childhood Center is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Early Childhood Center is White at 56.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Weymouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Early Childhood Center?
Johnson Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.