John Johnson Elementary School
John Johnson Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
John Johnson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
John Johnson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
John Johnson Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
John Johnson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John Johnson Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #889 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 39% | 37% |
| White | 43% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Johnson Elementary School is Bainbridge High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bainbridge Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elcan-king Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bainbridge Elcan-king Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 455 students10
0.7 miles
725 E Louise St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2212 0.7 PK-4 455 - Bainbridge Potter Street Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 323 students10
1.0 miles
725 Potter St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2253 1 PK-4 323 - Bainbridge Bainbridge Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 708 students10
1.4 miles
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2206 1.4 7-8 708 - Bainbridge Bainbridge High School Math: 36% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,484 student10
1.5 miles
1 Bearcat Blvd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 248-2230 1.5 9-12 1,484 - Bainbridge New Beginning Learning Center Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 65 students10
1.5 miles
1301 E College St
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-6827 1.5 7-12 65
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