Enrollment
456
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olivehurst, CA
Johnson Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062409003628
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Park Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Olivehurst · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for California
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Park Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Olivehurst, CA.
School address
District: Marysville Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 062409003628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson Park Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson Park Elementary
Johnson Park Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Olivehurst, California, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,295.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Olivehurst's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arboga Elementary (746 students): Johnson Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.8:1 vs 31.1:1).
Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students) and Marysville High (1,034 students) alongside Johnson Park 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 Park Elementary compares
Johnson Park Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 20.5%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Johnson Park Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marysville Joint Unified, which includes Johnson Park Elementary.
$14,895
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindhurst High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marysville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuba Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arboga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kynoch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Olivehurst
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arboga Elementary
Standard public school
746 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Ella Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Olivehurst Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Park Elementary
How many students attend Johnson Park Elementary?
Johnson Park Elementary has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olivehurst, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park Elementary is 26.8:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Park Elementary?
73.6% of students at Johnson Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Olivehurst, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Park Elementary?
Johnson Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Olivehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Park Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Olivehurst, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Olivehurst on the city page.
Is Johnson Park Elementary a good school?
Johnson Park Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California 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 Marysville Joint Unified?
Besides Johnson Park Elementary, Marysville Joint Unified also operates Lindhurst High (1,254 students), Marysville High (1,034 students), and Yuba Gardens Intermediate (761 students). See the Marysville Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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