Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnsonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnsonville Elementary serves the entire Johnsonville, SC district, covering an area of 83.3 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 5.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point within the zone is approximately 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnsonville Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Johnsonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnsonville Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
29%
31%
White
62%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnsonville Elementary School's ranking?
Johnsonville Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Johnsonville Elementary School?
537 students attend Johnsonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Johnsonville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnsonville Elementary School?
Johnsonville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnsonville Elementary School offer ?
Johnsonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnsonville Elementary School part of?
Johnsonville Elementary School is part of Florence 05 School District.
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