Enrollment
574
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cheyenne, WY
Johnson Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560198000094
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cheyenne · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Junior High School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY.
School address
District: Laramie County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560198000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Junior High School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Junior High School
Johnson Junior High School is a higher-need, large middle school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, enrolling 574 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 51.3% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 92% of state schools at 574 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Laramie County School District #1 spends $17,457 per pupil, 22% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 574 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cheyenne's middle schools, it stands alongside Carey Junior High School (800 students): Johnson Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students) and Central High School (1,270 students) alongside Johnson Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Johnson Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 87% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$17,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 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 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Johnson Junior High School is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laramie County School District #1, which includes Johnson Junior High School.
$17,457
Per student
-22%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carey Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Cheyenne
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Junior High School
How many students attend Johnson Junior High School?
Johnson Junior High School has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cheyenne, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Junior High School is 11.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 28% 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 Junior High School?
51.3% of students at Johnson Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Junior High School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Cheyenne, WY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Junior High School?
Johnson Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Junior High School rank among middle schools in Cheyenne?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cheyenne, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cheyenne on the city page.
Is Johnson Junior High School a good school?
Johnson Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wyoming 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 Laramie County School District #1?
Besides Johnson Junior High School, Laramie County School District #1 also operates East High School (1,566 students), Central High School (1,270 students), and South High School (1,112 students). See the Laramie County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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