Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, A W Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A W Johnson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Firth, ID, covering approximately 451.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 14.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 35.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
A W Johnson Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
A W Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A W Johnson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
84%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A W Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
A W Johnson Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend A W Johnson Elementary School?
256 students attend A W Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of A W Johnson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A W Johnson Elementary School?
A W Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does A W Johnson Elementary School offer ?
A W Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A W Johnson Elementary School part of?
A W Johnson Elementary School is part of Firth School District.
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