Enrollment
219
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsburg, IN
Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181002001609
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Scottsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Scottsburg, Indiana, enrolling 219 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Scottsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Scottsburg Elem School (493 students): Johnson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students) and Scottsburg Middle School (556 students) alongside Johnson Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Johnson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$13,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Johnson Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County School District 2, which includes Johnson Elementary School.
$13,773
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Scottsburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 School?
65.7% of students at Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Elementary School rank among public schools in Scottsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsburg on the city page.
Is Johnson Elementary School a good school?
Johnson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Scott County School District 2?
Besides Johnson Elementary School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), Scottsburg Middle School (556 students), and Scottsburg Elem School (493 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.
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