- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westland, MI
Johnson Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184005890
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Upper Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Johnson Upper Elementary School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 262184005890 · Westland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Johnson Upper Elementary School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Johnson Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- This school 503
Johnson Upper Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Johnson Upper Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Upper Elementary School compares
Johnson Upper Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
African American 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Johnson Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Westland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Johnson Upper Elementary School?
Johnson Upper Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Upper Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Upper Elementary School?
39.3% of students at Johnson Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Upper Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Upper Elementary School?
Johnson Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Johnson Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Johnson Upper Elementary School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.