Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
5%
32%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
293 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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