Enrollment
483
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnstown, OH
Johnstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johnstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390479803065
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnstown Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnstown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnstown Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH.
School address
District: Johnstown-Monroe Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390479803065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnstown Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnstown Elementary School
Johnstown Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Johnstown, Ohio, enrolling 483 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 682 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #547, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Johnstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Johnstown Intermediate School (273 students): Johnstown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.5:1).
Johnstown-Monroe Local also operates Johnstown High School (488 students) and Johnstown Middle School (412 students) alongside Johnstown 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 Johnstown Elementary School compares
Johnstown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Johnstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnstown-Monroe Local, which includes Johnstown Elementary School.
$12,027
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 22.8%
Federal 8.1%
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 Johnstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnstown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnstown Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Johnstown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Johnstown Elementary School
How many students attend Johnstown Elementary School?
Johnstown Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnstown Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher 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 Johnstown Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Johnstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johnstown Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Johnstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnstown Elementary School?
Johnstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Johnstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnstown Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Johnstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Johnstown Elementary School a good school?
Johnstown Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Johnstown-Monroe Local?
Besides Johnstown Elementary School, Johnstown-Monroe Local also operates Johnstown High School (488 students), Johnstown Middle School (412 students), and Johnstown Intermediate School (273 students). See the Johnstown-Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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