- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spencer, IA
Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192691002170
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA.
School address
District: Spencer Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192691002170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Johnson Elementary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 192691002170 · Spencer, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 9.6:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer High School (688 students)
Johnson Elementary shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spencer High S
Spencer High School
688 students
- Spencer Middle
Spencer Middle School
514 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
442 students
- Fairview Park 249
Fairview Park Elementary
249 students
- This school 201
Johnson Elementary
201 students
What this shows Johnson Elementary reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Elementary compares
Johnson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 5% in Iowa - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 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.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Johnson Elementary is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Spencer Comm School District reports $12,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Park 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spencer, IA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Elementary?
43.7% of students at Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Spencer, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Spencer, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spencer on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer Comm School District?
Besides Johnson Elementary, Spencer Comm School District also operates Spencer High School (688 students), Spencer Middle School (514 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (442 students). See the Spencer Comm School District district page for the complete list.