Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnson Elementary serves the southwest part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
We are family.
School Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson-via Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School, Summit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
327 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Elementary School located?
Johnson Elementary School is located in the Johnson Village neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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