- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairfax, VA
Johnson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126000518
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 23
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Middle ranks #5 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Johnson Middle grew from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 510126000518 · Fairfax, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Johnson Middle grew from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,137 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Johnson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 1,165
Johnson Middle
1,165 students
What this shows Johnson Middle reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Middle compares
Johnson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 48% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Virginia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Asian 25.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Johnson Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Fairfax
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Middle
How many students attend Johnson Middle?
Johnson Middle has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairfax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,137 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Middle is 15.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Middle?
29.9% of students at Johnson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Middle is White at 34.2% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Middle?
Johnson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Middle ranks #5 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfax on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Johnson Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.