Johnston Elementary School
Johnston Elementary School serves 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Johnston Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Johnston Elementary School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 619 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Johnston Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Johnston Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #670 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
Black | 3% | 37% |
White | 68% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cherokee County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Johnston Elementary School is River Ridge High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mill Creek Middle School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Woodstock Mill Creek Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,413 student10
1.1 miles
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400 1.1 6-8 1,413 - Woodstock River Ridge High School Math: 52% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,846 student10
1.3 miles
400 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6500 1.3 9-12 1,846 - Woodstock Woodstock Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,180 student10
2.2 miles
230 Rope Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-6969 2.2 PK-5 1,180 - Woodstock Little River Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,361 student10
2.6 miles
3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-5940 2.6 PK-5 1,361 - Canton Holly Springs Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 759 students10
3.0 miles
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-5035 3 PK-5 759
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