Johnston Cooper Elementary School
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Johnston Cooper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Johnston Cooper Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Johnston Cooper Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8640 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 38% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vallejo City Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Johnston Cooper Elementary School is John Finney High (Continuation School) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cave Language Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vallejo John Finney High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 193 students
0.7 miles
233 Hobbs Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)556-8670 0.7 9-12 193 - Vallejo Highland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 640 students
0.8 miles
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707)556-8500 0.8 K-5 640 - Vallejo Vallejo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1612 students
0.9 miles
840 Nebraska St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707)556-1700 0.9 9-12 1612 - Vallejo Cave Language Academy Grades: K-8 | 304 students
1.5 miles
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707)556-8410 1.5 K-8 304 - Vallejo Elsa Widenmann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 427 students
1.5 miles
100 Whitney Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707)556-8740 1.5 K-5 427
School Reviews
| 5 This school is very hard working school.I know so because I go there. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rfran |
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