Enrollment
281
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnsonville, SC
Johnsonville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Johnsonville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450225000467
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnsonville Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Johnsonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnsonville Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnsonville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnsonville, SC.
School address
District: Florence 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450225000467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnsonville Middle compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnsonville Middle
Johnsonville Middle is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Johnsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 281 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Johnsonville Middle is leaner than roughly 89% of South Carolina schools and 24% under the state's 14.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 84 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 281 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Florence 05 also operates Johnsonville Elementary (537 students) and Johnsonville High (325 students) alongside Johnsonville Middle.
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 Johnsonville Middle compares
Johnsonville Middle on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 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 66.9%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Johnsonville Middle is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence 05, which includes Johnsonville Middle.
$13,091
Per student
-10%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 21.6%
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 Johnsonville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsonville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnsonville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnsonville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnsonville Middle
How many students attend Johnsonville Middle?
Johnsonville Middle has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnsonville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnsonville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnsonville Middle is 10.8:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% 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 Johnsonville Middle?
100.0% of students at Johnsonville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnsonville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Johnsonville Middle is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Johnsonville, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnsonville Middle?
Johnsonville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Johnsonville Middle rank among public schools in Johnsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnsonville Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnsonville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnsonville on the city page.
Is Johnsonville Middle a good school?
Johnsonville Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of South Carolina 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 Florence 05?
Besides Johnsonville Middle, Florence 05 also operates Johnsonville Elementary (537 students) and Johnsonville High (325 students). See the Florence 05 district page for the complete list.
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