- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston, IA
Timber Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Timber Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191545001412
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Ridge Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Johnston, IA.
School address
District: Johnston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191545001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Timber Ridge Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191545001412 · Johnston, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students)
Timber Ridge Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Timber Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston Senio
Johnston Senior High School
1,820 students
- Johnston Middl
Johnston Middle School
1,161 students
- Summit Middle
Summit Middle School
1,118 students
- Henry a Wallac
Henry a Wallace Elementary School
840 students
- This school 667
Timber Ridge Elementary
667 students
- Horizon Elemen 613
Horizon Elementary
613 students
What this shows Timber Ridge Elementary reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Ridge Elementary compares
Timber Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 19% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Asian 14.2%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Timber Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston Comm School District reports $12,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry a Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Johnston
3 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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Timber Ridge Elementary?
Timber Ridge Elementary has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Timber Ridge Elementary?
29.6% of students at Timber Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Timber Ridge Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Johnston, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Ridge Elementary?
Timber Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Timber Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Johnston, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Johnston on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston Comm School District?
Besides Timber Ridge Elementary, Johnston Comm School District also operates Johnston Senior High School (1,820 students), Johnston Middle School (1,161 students), and Summit Middle School (1,118 students). See the Johnston Comm School District district page for the complete list.