Enrollment
279
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TN
Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470126000396
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 279
- students enrolled
Johnson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Franklin Ssd · Tennessee
NCES ID 470126000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Elementary
Johnson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Tennessee, enrolling 279 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Johnson Elementary is leaner than roughly 94% of Tennessee schools and 37% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Franklin Ssd spends $17,848 per pupil, 65% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Trinity Elementary (735 students): Johnson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 16:1).
Franklin Ssd also operates Freedom Middle School (511 students) and Moore Elementary (496 students) alongside Johnson Elementary.
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 compares
Johnson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 6% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 17.2%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Johnson Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Ssd, which includes Johnson Elementary.
$17,848
Per student
+65%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 21.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Grove K-4 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trinity Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16:1 students per teacher
Pearre Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Winstead Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
517 students 14:1 students per teacher
Moore Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Elementary
How many students attend Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Elementary?
Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Johnson Elementary a good school?
Johnson Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Franklin Ssd?
Besides Johnson Elementary, Franklin Ssd also operates Freedom Middle School (511 students), Moore Elementary (496 students), and Freedom Intermediate (491 students). See the Franklin Ssd district page for the complete list.
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