Enrollment
222
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weymouth, MA
Johnson Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251284000371
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Weymouth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 222
- students enrolled
Johnson Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Weymouth, MA.
School address
District: Weymouth · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251284000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Early Childhood Center
Johnson Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Massachusetts schools and 50% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Weymouth also operates Weymouth High School (1,679 students) and Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1,187 students) alongside Johnson Early Childhood Center.
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 Early Childhood Center compares
Johnson Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 50% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Johnson Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weymouth, which includes Johnson Early Childhood Center.
$19,612
Per student
-13%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Johnson Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Weston Chapman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Seach | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy Avenue | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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 public 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 18.5:1, which is 50% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Weymouth, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Early Childhood Center?
Johnson Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Weymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Weymouth, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Weymouth on the city page.
Is Johnson Early Childhood Center a good school?
Johnson Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Massachusetts 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 Weymouth?
Besides Johnson Early Childhood Center, Weymouth also operates Weymouth High School (1,679 students), Maria Weston Chapman Middle School (1,187 students), and Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School (381 students). See the Weymouth district page for the complete list.
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