Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highlands Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Wilmington, DE, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with distances to the zone edge averaging around 0.6 miles and extending up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School?
276 students attend Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School offer ?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School part of?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School located?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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