- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Thomas, KY
Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210204000429
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fort Thomas · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fort Thomas, KY.
School address
District: Fort Thomas Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210204000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Johnson Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210204000429 · Fort Thomas, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 16.3:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Highlands High School (1,019 students)
Johnson Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highlands High
Highlands High School
1,019 students
- Highlands Midd
Highlands Middle School
717 students
- Moyer Elementa
Moyer Elementary School
565 students
- Woodfill Eleme
Woodfill Elementary School
444 students
- This school
Johnson Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Johnson Elementary School reports 425 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 93% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Johnson Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Thomas Independent reports $12,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moyer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodfill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Fort Thomas
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Thomas, KY. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Elementary School?
4.2% of students at Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Fort Thomas, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Fort Thomas?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fort Thomas, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Thomas on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Thomas Independent?
Besides Johnson Elementary School, Fort Thomas Independent also operates Highlands High School (1,019 students), Highlands Middle School (717 students), and Moyer Elementary School (565 students). See the Fort Thomas Independent district page for the complete list.