Johnson Elementary School

21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
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%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#252 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
29%
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55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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1%
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Hispanic
15%
10%
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Black
5%
32%
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White
75%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Johnson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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 #252 out of 1,285 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 Creekside Elementary School, Cedar Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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