Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
92%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1658 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
314 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Elementary School located?
Johnson Elementary School is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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