Johnson Elementary School
Tel:
(773)534-1829
- Johnson Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Johnson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 School Rank (16-17) | #3234 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 97% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| 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, elementary school is Chalmers Elementary Specialty School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Collins Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 261 students
0.2 miles
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)534-1840 0.2 9-12 261 - Chicago Bridgescape Academy Grades: 9-12 | 587 students
0.4 miles
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773)468-1505 0.4 9-12 587 - Chicago Chalmers Elementary Specialty School Grades: PK-8 | 371 students
0.5 miles
2745 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-1720 0.5 PK-8 371 - Chicago Lawndale Elementary Community Academy Grades: PK-8 | 262 students
0.5 miles
3500 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773)534-1635 0.5 PK-8 262 - Chicago Plamondon Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 139 students
0.5 miles
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773)534-1789 0.5 K-8 139
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