- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland, IN
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Judith Morton Johnston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180456000766
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Highland, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Highland · Indiana
NCES ID 180456000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180456000766 · Highland, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 21.3:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (971 students)
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
971 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
774 students
- Southridge Ele
Southridge Elementary School
439 students
- This school 383
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
383 students
- Allen J Warren 308
Allen J Warren Elementary School
308 students
- Mildred Merkle 290
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Judith Morton Johnston Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judith Morton Johnston Elementary compares
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Highland reports $10,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen J Warren Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Merkley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judith Morton Johnston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
How many students attend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
45.1% of students at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Highland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judith Morton Johnston Elementary?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Highland, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Highland?
Besides Judith Morton Johnston Elementary, School Town of Highland also operates Highland High School (971 students), Highland Middle School (774 students), and Southridge Elementary School (439 students). See the School Town of Highland district page for the complete list.