Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is 0.81, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
14%
5%
White
29%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Elementary Learning Academy, Camas Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
600 students attend Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School part of?
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
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