- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, IN
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180036002506
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr ranks #9 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036002506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+27.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180036002506 · Columbus, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 13.3:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus North High School (2,360 students)
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr grew from 65 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+27.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus North
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- Columbus East
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- Southside Elem 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- This school 80
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
80 students
What this shows Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr compares
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Standard public school
704 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
W D Richards Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
L F Smith Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr
How many students attend Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr?
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower 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 Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr?
47.7% of students at Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr?
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr ranks #9 of 10 schools in Columbus, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus North High School (2,360 students), Columbus East High School (1,452 students), and Northside Middle School (908 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.