Enrollment
742
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, WV
Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540051000296
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 742
- students enrolled
Johnson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Bridgeport, West Virginia, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 98% of West Virginia schools and 49% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 742 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students) and Robert C Byrd High School (689 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Johnson Elementary School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County Schools, which includes Johnson Elementary School.
$13,777
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 9.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Elm Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 49% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
Is Johnson Elementary School a good school?
Johnson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia 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 Harrison County Schools?
Besides Johnson Elementary School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Robert C Byrd High School (689 students), and Nutter Fort Primary School (593 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.
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