Enrollment
543
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodstock, GA
Johnston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111001878
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnston Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnston Elementary School
Johnston Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodstock, Georgia, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 543 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodstock's public schools, it stands alongside Little River Elem. (1,232 students): Johnston Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Johnston Elementary School.
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 Johnston Elementary School compares
Johnston Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Johnston Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Johnston Elementary School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 Johnston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Woodstock
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Little River Elem.
Standard public school
1,232 students 14:1 students per teacher
Woodstock Elementary School
Standard public school
1,187 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
912 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bascomb Elementary School
Standard public school
911 students 14:1 students per teacher
Arnold Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnston Elementary School
How many students attend Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodstock, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnston Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Johnston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnston Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Johnston Elementary School rank among schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Woodstock, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodstock on the city page.
Is Johnston Elementary School a good school?
Johnston Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia 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 Cherokee County?
Besides Johnston Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.
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