- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnston, SC
Johnston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Johnston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450207000412
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC.
School address
District: Edgefield 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450207000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Johnston Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450207000412 · Johnston, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 11.5:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Merriwether Elementary (760 students)
Johnston Elementary held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Johnston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merriwether El
Merriwether Elementary
760 students
- Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond High
720 students
- Johnston-Edgef
Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle
394 students
- Merriwether Mi
Merriwether Middle
365 students
- W. E. Parker E
W. E. Parker Elementary
339 students
- This school 276
Johnston Elementary
276 students
What this shows Johnston Elementary reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston Elementary compares
Johnston Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 31% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Johnston Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgefield 01 reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriwether Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strom Thurmond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merriwether Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. E. Parker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston Elementary
How many students attend Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 Johnston Elementary?
97.2% of students at Johnston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Johnston Elementary is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Johnston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston Elementary?
Johnston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Johnston Elementary rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Johnston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edgefield 01?
Besides Johnston Elementary, Edgefield 01 also operates Merriwether Elementary (760 students), Strom Thurmond High (720 students), and Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle (394 students). See the Edgefield 01 district page for the complete list.