- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, CO
Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080579000990
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Montrose · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO.
School address
District: Montrose County School District Re-1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080579000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Johnson Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080579000990 · Montrose, CO Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 20.4:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Montrose High School (1,279 students)
Johnson Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montrose High
Montrose High School
1,279 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
540 students
- This school
Johnson Elementary School
531 students
- Olathe Middle/ 499
Olathe Middle/High School
499 students
- Columbine Midd 491
Columbine Middle School
491 students
- Olathe Element 424
Olathe Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Johnson Elementary School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Elementary School compares
Johnson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 44.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Johnson Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montrose County School District Re-1j reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olathe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, CO. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in Montrose, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 School rank among schools in Montrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Montrose, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Montrose County School District Re-1j?
Besides Johnson Elementary School, Montrose County School District Re-1j also operates Montrose High School (1,279 students), Centennial Middle School (540 students), and Olathe Middle/High School (499 students). See the Montrose County School District Re-1j district page for the complete list.