- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Johnston Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 130111001878 · Woodstock, GA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Johnston Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Johnston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 543
Johnston Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Johnston Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston Elementary School compares
Johnston Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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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
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 (~543 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.