Enrollment
652
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel, CT
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph M. T. Johnson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090027001118
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph M. T. Johnson School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph M. T. Johnson School has class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph M. T. Johnson School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090027001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ralph M. T. Johnson School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Ralph M. T. Johnson School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bethel, Connecticut, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Connecticut schools and 17% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bethel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Anna H. Rockwell School (303 students): Ralph M. T. Johnson School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
Bethel School District also operates Bethel High School (1,097 students) and Bethel Middle School (758 students) alongside Ralph M. T. Johnson 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 Ralph M. T. Johnson School compares
Ralph M. T. Johnson School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Ralph M. T. Johnson School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel School District, which includes Ralph M. T. Johnson School.
$20,716
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 26.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 Ralph M. T. Johnson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank a. Berry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna H. Rockwell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph M. T. Johnson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel
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 Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph M. T. Johnson School
How many students attend Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph M. T. Johnson School is 14.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
19.8% of students at Ralph M. T. Johnson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph M. T. Johnson School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Bethel, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph M. T. Johnson School?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ralph M. T. Johnson School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph M. T. Johnson School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Ralph M. T. Johnson School a good school?
Ralph M. T. Johnson School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Connecticut schools. 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 Bethel School District?
Besides Ralph M. T. Johnson School, Bethel School District also operates Bethel High School (1,097 students), Bethel Middle School (758 students), and Frank a. Berry School (378 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.
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