Johnson Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Johnson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Johnson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Johnson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3047 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 96% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 22% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Johnson Elementary School is Collins Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chalmers Elementary Specialty School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Collins Academy High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 261 students10
0.2 miles
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1840 0.2 9-12 261 - Chicago North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 348 students10
0.2 miles
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766 0.2 9-12 348 - Chicago Bridgescape Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 587 students10
0.4 miles
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505 0.4 9-12 587 - Chicago North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 353 students10
0.4 miles
1615 S Christiana
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490 0.4 9-12 353 - Chicago Chalmers Elementary Specialty School Math: 4% | Reading: 5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 371 students10
0.5 miles
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1720 0.5 PK-8 371
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