Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
46%
36%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend John Johnson Elementary School?
292 students attend John Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Johnson Elementary School?
John Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Johnson Elementary School offer ?
John Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John Johnson Elementary School part of?
John Johnson Elementary School is part of Decatur County School District.
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