At a glance
Reported students
574
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 59 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Johnson Junior High School: 574 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 651
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Johnson Junior High School
Johnson Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 574 students for 2024–25.
Among 59 middle schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 270 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Wyoming median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Johnson Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.97
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.1%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McCormick Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
622 reported students
Meadowlark Elementary
Middle · Grades 05–06
453 reported students
Coyote Ridge
Middle · Grades 05–06
415 reported students
Carey Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
800 reported students
Pioneer Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
420 reported students
Afflerbach Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
352 reported students
Public schools near Johnson Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High School High · Laramie County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,112 | 0.2 mi |
| Goins Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | PK–06 | 299 | 0.3 mi |
| Carey Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 800 | 3.5 mi |
| Coyote Ridge Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 05–06 | 415 | 4.1 mi |
| McCormick Junior High School Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 07–08 | 622 | 4.4 mi |
| Meadowlark Elementary Middle · Laramie County School District #1 | 05–06 | 453 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Junior High School
What grades does Johnson Junior High School serve?
Johnson Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Johnson Junior High School?
Johnson Junior High School reported 574 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 59 Wyoming middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 651 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Johnson Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 574 students and 56.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Johnson Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Johnson Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laramie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Johnson Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Johnson Junior High School in?
Johnson Junior High School is part of Laramie County School District #1, based in Cheyenne, WY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Johnson Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South High School (0.2 mi), Goins Elementary (0.3 mi), Carey Junior High School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.