Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnson Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fort Collins, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the distance from the school to the edge of the zone is typically about 0.9 miles, with the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
prepare today's child for tomorrow's world
School Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal & Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcgraw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
348 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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