Serving 377 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Elkmont 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?
377 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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