- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Johnson Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181002001609 · Scottsburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students)
Johnson Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsburg Sen
Scottsburg Senior High School
678 students
- Scottsburg Mid
Scottsburg Middle School
556 students
- Scottsburg Ele
Scottsburg Elem School
493 students
- Vienna-Finley
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391 students
- This school 219
Johnson Elementary School
219 students
- Lexington Elem 205
Lexington Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Johnson Elementary School reports 219 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 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 methodology
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
$13,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 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.
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
District finance for Scott County School District 2 reports $13,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~219 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, 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 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.
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.