Johnsonville Elementary School

18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnsonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Johnsonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Johnsonville Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnsonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnsonville Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1936 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
42%
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31%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnsonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
29%
20%
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Black
30%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Johnsonville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnsonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnsonville Elementary School's ranking?
Johnsonville Elementary School is ranked #1936 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Johnsonville Elementary School often compared to?
Johnsonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benhaven Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Johnsonville Elementary School?
452 students attend Johnsonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Johnsonville Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnsonville Elementary School?
Johnsonville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnsonville Elementary School offer ?
Johnsonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnsonville Elementary School part of?
Johnsonville Elementary School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/9/2017
I know that this school has the best teachers and staff that love the children. We have so many new things happening at Johnsonville this coming school year. Your child will be blessed to attend. We will have our Battle of the Books, Science Olympiad, Leggo Competition, Elementary Chorus, Art Contest, and many events within the school as well. We have shown much growth in our academic achievement over the past year or so and we will continue to make strides to becoming a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This school is tucked in the sweetest corner of Harnett County. Come stop by and see what all we have going on at Johnsonville.
- Posted by Administrator - Jeane' Pope
1   10/29/2016
This school is deplorable my child got lice 5 tumes last year and has already got it again this year the people in charge of this school never own up to anything. The blame of any problem is always put off on someone else and no one is ever held accountable, nor does anything ever change.
- Posted by Parent - Jenny B

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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