Enrollment
440
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Timothy L Johnson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180001301774Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timothy L Johnson Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools.
- #20 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Timothy L Johnson Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy L Johnson Academy ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Timothy L Johnson Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180001301774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timothy L Johnson Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timothy L Johnson Academy
Timothy L Johnson Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 46% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.4% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (69%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fort Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prince Chapman Academy (819 students): Timothy L Johnson Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Timothy L Johnson Academy is a single-school charter district, so Timothy L Johnson Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Timothy L Johnson Academy compares
Timothy L Johnson Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$11,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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
Asian 69.3%
African American 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Timothy L Johnson Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Timothy L Johnson Academy, which includes Timothy L Johnson Academy.
$11,490
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 69.1%
Federal 20.6%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prince Chapman Academy
Standard public school
819 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedarville Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
746 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Weisser Park Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Timothy L Johnson Academy
How many students attend Timothy L Johnson Academy?
Timothy L Johnson Academy has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy L Johnson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy L Johnson Academy is 23.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timothy L Johnson Academy?
80.4% of students at Timothy L Johnson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timothy L Johnson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Timothy L Johnson Academy is Asian at 69.3% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timothy L Johnson Academy?
Timothy L Johnson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Timothy L Johnson Academy rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy L Johnson Academy ranks #20 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
Is Timothy L Johnson Academy a good school?
Timothy L Johnson Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana 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 Timothy L Johnson Academy?
None; Timothy L Johnson Academy is a single-school charter district, and Timothy L Johnson Academy is its only campus.
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