- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurinburg, NC
South Johnson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Johnson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370420003525
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Johnson Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Johnson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420003525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
South Johnson Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370420003525 · Laurinburg, NC Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 13.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
South Johnson Elementary shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Johnson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- Laurel Hill El
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- This school
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- Wagram Element 508
Wagram Elementary
508 students
What this shows South Johnson Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Johnson Elementary compares
South Johnson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.1%
White 17.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, South Johnson Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Johnson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wagram Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Johnson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Laurinburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Johnson Elementary
How many students attend South Johnson Elementary?
South Johnson Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurinburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Johnson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Johnson Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 South Johnson Elementary?
99.6% of students at South Johnson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Johnson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Johnson Elementary is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Johnson Elementary?
South Johnson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 South Johnson Elementary rank among schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Johnson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Laurinburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides South Johnson Elementary, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), and Spring Hill Middle (593 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.