Johnson Elementary School

1355 Kelton Rd.
San Diego, CA 92114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30-34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Johnson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
40%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Johnson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
247 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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