Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George F Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
George F Johnson Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
George F Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George F Johnson Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3084 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George F Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
George F Johnson Elementary School is ranked #3084 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George F Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
George F Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Brink School, African Road Elementary School, Ann G Mcguinness Elementar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George F Johnson Elementary School?
570 students attend George F Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of George F Johnson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George F Johnson Elementary School?
George F Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George F Johnson Elementary School offer ?
George F Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is George F Johnson Elementary School part of?
George F Johnson Elementary School is part of Union-Endicott Central School District.
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