Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnston Elementary serves the southeast part of Appleton, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school's boundary and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnston Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs
School Rankings
Johnston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnston Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
8%
9%
White
46%
66%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnston Elementary School's ranking?
Johnston Elementary School is ranked #1427 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Johnston Elementary School often compared to?
Johnston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berry Elementary School, Horizons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Johnston Elementary School?
286 students attend Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Johnston Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnston Elementary School?
Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnston Elementary School part of?
Johnston Elementary School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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