Serving 380 students in grades 3-5, D S Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
D S Johnson Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D S Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D S Johnson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2562 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
92%
25%
White
2%
45%
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
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D S Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
D S Johnson Elementary School is ranked #2562 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend D S Johnson Elementary School?
380 students attend D S Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of D S Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D S Johnson Elementary School?
D S Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does D S Johnson Elementary School offer ?
D S Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is D S Johnson Elementary School part of?
D S Johnson Elementary School is part of Nash County Public Schools School District.
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