- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Cajon, CA
Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060681000617
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #20 of 24
- elementary schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #20 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Johnson Elementary grew from 704 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 060681000617 · El Cajon, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 28.4:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students)
Johnson Elementary grew from 704 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsdale Midd
Hillsdale Middle
1,481 students
- Naranca Elemen
Naranca Elementary
985 students
- Cajon Valley M
Cajon Valley Middle
942 students
- Montgomery Mid
Montgomery Middle
929 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
878 students
- This school
Johnson Elementary
766 students
What this shows Johnson Elementary reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Elementary compares
Johnson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
51.8%
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
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 766 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 23.5%
Asian 17.1%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Johnson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cajon Valley Union reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naranca Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cajon Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in El Cajon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Naranca Elementary
Standard public school
985 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Chase Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
757 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Flying Hills School of Arts
Standard public school
742 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
703 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Anza Elementary
Standard public school
687 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has 766 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Elementary?
82.5% of students at Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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).
How does Johnson Elementary rank among elementary schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #20 of 24 elementary schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Johnson Elementary, Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students), Naranca Elementary (985 students), and Cajon Valley Middle (942 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.