- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnston, IA
Johnston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Johnston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191545000926
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnston Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA.
School address
District: Johnston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191545000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Johnston Middle School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.1 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 191545000926 · Johnston, IA Other · MID · TRAD
1,161 enr · 18.1:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students)
Johnston Middle School held near 1,200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.1 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Johnston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston Senio
Johnston Senior High School
1,820 students
- This school
Johnston Middle School
1,161 students
- Summit Middle
Summit Middle School
1,118 students
- Henry a Wallac
Henry a Wallace Elementary School
840 students
- Timber Ridge E 667
Timber Ridge Elementary
667 students
- Horizon Elemen 613
Horizon Elementary
613 students
What this shows Johnston Middle School reports 1,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston Middle School compares
Johnston Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,161 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,161
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 12.0%
Asian 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Johnston Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston Comm School District reports $12,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry a Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Johnston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston Middle School
How many students attend Johnston Middle School?
Johnston Middle School has 1,161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,166 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnston Middle School?
21.3% of students at Johnston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Johnston Middle School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Johnston, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston Middle School?
Johnston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Johnston, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnston on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston Comm School District?
Besides Johnston Middle School, Johnston Comm School District also operates Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students), Summit Middle School (1,118 students), and Henry a Wallace Elementary School (840 students). See the Johnston Comm School District district page for the complete list.