Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
519 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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