- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Pedro, CA
William J. Johnston Community Day
Federal NCES profile for William J. Johnston Community Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271011307
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J. Johnston Community Day earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #2 of 17
- public schools in San Pedro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for California
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William J. Johnston Community Day has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Johnston Community Day ranks #2 of 17 public schools in San Pedro, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271011307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
William J. Johnston Community Day held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 062271011307 · San Pedro, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 7.1:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
William J. Johnston Community Day held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William J. Johnston Community Day in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 57
William J. Johnston Community Day
57 students
What this shows William J. Johnston Community Day reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J. Johnston Community Day compares
William J. Johnston Community Day held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 67% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
African American 17.5%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, William J. Johnston Community Day is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J. Johnston Community Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J. Johnston Community Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about William J. Johnston Community Day
How many students attend William J. Johnston Community Day?
William J. Johnston Community Day has 57 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Pedro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Johnston Community Day is 7.1:1, which is 67% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% 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 William J. Johnston Community Day?
88.1% of students at William J. Johnston Community Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J. Johnston Community Day?
The largest demographic group at William J. Johnston Community Day is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in San Pedro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J. Johnston Community Day?
William J. Johnston Community Day has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does William J. Johnston Community Day rank among public schools in San Pedro?
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Johnston Community Day ranks #2 of 17 public schools in San Pedro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Pedro on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides William J. Johnston Community Day, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.