Johnson Elementary School

2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
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Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Johnson Elementary serves the southeast part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1867 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
40%
6-9%
38%
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
49%
14%
Black
27%
9%
White
17%
66%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
83%
0.66
(22-23)
37.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1867 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
557 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Racine Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Johnson Elementary serves the southeast part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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