- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Iberia, LA
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnston Hopkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220072000514
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Hopkins Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 220072000514 · New Iberia, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 10.6:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 350
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Johnston Hopkins Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston Hopkins Elementary School compares
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 48% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$12,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 83.4%
White 8.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Johnston Hopkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston Hopkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston Hopkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in New Iberia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Caneview Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Daspit Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21:1 students per teacher
North Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Island Road Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
How many students attend Johnston Hopkins Elementary School?
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Hopkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Hopkins Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% 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 Hopkins Elementary School?
92.7% of students at Johnston Hopkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston Hopkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnston Hopkins Elementary School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston Hopkins Elementary School?
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Johnston Hopkins Elementary School rank among schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Hopkins Elementary School ranks #9 of 12 schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Johnston Hopkins Elementary School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.