- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ralph M. T. Johnson School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090027001118 · Bethel, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 14.2:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel High School (1,097 students)
Ralph M. T. Johnson School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ralph M. T. Johnson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,097 students
- Bethel Middle
Bethel Middle School
758 students
- This school
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
652 students
- Frank a. Berry 378
Frank a. Berry School
378 students
- Anna H. Rockwe 303
Anna H. Rockwell School
303 students
What this shows Ralph M. T. Johnson School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph M. T. Johnson School compares
Ralph M. T. Johnson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Bethel School District reports $21,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.