Johnson Elementary School

1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1% in KY
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#11 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
72%
38%
76%
45%
70-74%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moyer Elementary School, Woodfill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
433 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Fort Thomas Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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