D S Johnson Elementary School serves 206 students in grades 3-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
D S Johnson Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of D S Johnson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
90%
24%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend D S Johnson Elementary School?
206 students attend D S Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of D S Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D S Johnson Elementary School?
D S Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does D S Johnson Elementary School offer ?
D S Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D S Johnson Elementary School part of?
D S Johnson Elementary School is part of Edgecombe County School District.
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