Johnson Elementary School

Summary:

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Columbus, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnson Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.3% of 3rd and 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 29.1% and 26.4% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with only 26.7% of 4th graders and 35.6% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to 32.3% and 26.3% for the district. Johnson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking of 905 out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

When comparing Johnson Elementary to other nearby schools in the Muscogee County district, it becomes clear that the school is among the lowest-performing in the area. For example, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, located just 2.16 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 3 elementary schools in the state and has significantly higher academic proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Johnson Elementary School may be a significant factor contributing to the school's low academic performance, and the data suggests that the school could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic needs of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3700 Woodlawn Ave
       Columbus, GA  31904


(706) 748-2795

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
905th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Johnson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richards Middle School
High:    Jordan Vocational High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.8%
White:
35.1%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Johnson Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.53. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Johnson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.73 879th 1101 20.2%
2007 47.60 688th 1125 38.8%
2008 48.68 657th 1134 42.1%
2009 41.00 769th 1133 32.1%
2010 39.34 830th 1183 29.8%
2011 36.82 881st 1212 27.3%
2012 28.99 964th 1201 19.7%
2013 53.27 695th 1225 43.3%
2014 55.33 663rd 1231 46.1%
2015 35.39 799th 1240 35.6%
2016 32.24 838th 1233 32.0%
2017 31.71 816th 1205 32.3%
2018 32.30 816th 1209 32.5%
2019 37.55 753rd 1234 39.0%
2021 30.31 806th 1214 33.6%
2022 26.89 895th 1244 28.1%
2023 30.02 835th 1242 32.8%
2024 26.53 905th 1248 27.5%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 25, 2019

Open Quote Great school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Open Quote Teacher's talk to the children like crap. some of the teacher's also bully the students. if your child is struggling and don't do well on test,they treat them differently. this school also condones bullying. they will stick up for the bully and act as if the victim is at fault. they have a bunch of lazy teacher's who are only their for a paycheck! teacher's and staff are very phony, they smile in the parents face, (while hugging your child), and when the parent leaves they ignore your child and do not help them when they ask for help. they could care less about your child succeeding. Teachers as well as Mr. Hanner are also big gossipers. they talk about students to other parents as well. so please don't be fooled by this school. Muscogee county needs to hire better staff. stop hiring these teacher's who aren't fully qualified, then wonder why they have several failing schools and low test scores. these teacher's need better training! Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, September 5, 2009

Open Quote Johnson is the best school around. It is full of wonderful students and staff. I am so happy to be a part of the Johnson family! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, May 22, 2009

Open Quote this is the greatest school in columbus ga. i loved the school so so much. I had to leave my 3rd grade year but i had the best 3years of my life at this school. i am now about to become a high school senior in 2009-2010 Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 532 532
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 553 553
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 494 494
1994 378 106 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 367 134 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 367 134 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1997 354 146 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 310 206 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 271 198 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 296 202 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 239 170 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 227 196 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 227 196 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 238 208 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 220 182 4 11 2 n/a n/a 12 431
2006 213 168 3 6 0 n/a n/a 18 408
2007 214 167 4 7 0 n/a n/a 16 408
2008 209 159 4 5 1 n/a n/a 23 401
2009 205 138 1 7 1 n/a n/a 19 371
2010 203 164 3 0 1 0 34 0 405
2011 213 167 0 6 1 1 31 0 419
2012 172 118 0 9 1 0 28 0 328
2013 182 132 0 12 1 0 33 0 360
2014 180 134 0 20 1 0 21 0 356
2015 156 135 1 29 1 0 15 0 337
2016 149 159 0 19 1 0 25 0 353
2017 154 146 0 26 1 0 23 0 350
2018 175 206 2 23 2 0 31 0 439
2019 158 180 1 27 1 0 41 0 408
2020 149 183 0 34 0 1 37 0 404
2021 115 192 5 29 0 3 43 0 387
2022 122 144 2 39 0 1 40 0 348
2023 114 139 0 39 0 1 32 0 325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 27.0 19.7 40.2
1991 553 27.0 20.4 39.2
1992 556 27.0 20.5 45.3
1993 494 25.0 19.8 45.3
1994 504 28.4 17.7 54.6
1995 512 28.0 18.3 62.3
1996 512 28.0 18.3 62.3
1997 511 29.7 17.2 70.3
1998 527 31.3 16.8 78.6
1999 477 30.8 15.5 66.7
2000 512 29.2 17.5 70.9
2001 421 24.0 17.5 69.4
2002 437 24.4 17.9 66.8
2003 437 24.4 17.9 66.8
2004 458 25.5 18.0 56.3
2005 431 23.9 18.0 64.2
2006 408 23.6 17.3 62.8
2007 408 27.1 15.1 69.9
2008 401 26.1 15.4 77.5
2009 371 27.0 13.7 73
2010 405 26.1 15.5 76.5
2011 419 27.0 15.5 80
2012 328 25.0 13.1 87.2
2013 360 26.5 13.5 86.1
2014 356 25.9 13.7 99.2
2015 337 24.0 14.0 100
2016 353 25.0 14.1 99.2
2017 350 26.5 13.2 100
2018 439 29.5 14.8 94.3
2019 408 32.0 12.7 94.6
2020 404 34.5 11.7 91.8
2021 387 31.0 12.4 96.6
2022 348 30.7 11.3 n/a
2023 325 31.5 10.3 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 532 27.0 19.7 40.2
1991 553 27.0 20.4 39.2
1992 556 27.0 20.5 45.3
1993 494 25.0 19.8 45.3
1994 504 28.4 17.7 54.6
1995 512 28.0 18.3 62.3
1996 512 28.0 18.3 62.3
1997 511 29.7 17.2 70.3
1998 527 31.3 16.8 78.6
1999 477 30.8 15.5 66.7
2000 512 29.2 17.5 70.9
2001 421 24.0 17.5 69.4
2002 437 24.4 17.9 66.8
2003 437 24.4 17.9 66.8
2004 458 25.5 18.0 56.3
2005 431 23.9 18.0 64.2
2006 408 23.6 17.3 62.8
2007 408 27.1 15.1 69.9
2008 401 26.1 15.4 77.5
2009 371 27.0 13.7 73
2010 405 26.1 15.5 76.5
2011 419 27.0 15.5 80
2012 328 25.0 13.1 87.2
2013 360 26.5 13.5 86.1
2014 356 25.9 13.7 99.2
2015 337 24.0 14.0 100
2016 353 25.0 14.1 99.2
2017 350 26.5 13.2 100
2018 439 29.5 14.8 94.3
2019 408 32.0 12.7 94.6
2020 404 34.5 11.7 91.8
2021 387 31.0 12.4 96.6
2022 348 30.7 11.3 n/a
2023 325 31.5 10.3 96.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,437 (12.4%) $10,181 (87.6%) $11,618
2018 $1,294 (12.4%) $9,165 (87.6%) $10,459
2019 $1,626 (12.9%) $11,009 (87.1%) $12,635

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 753rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 835th of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)28.825.5
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)45.834
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)23.520.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)43.133.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)36.426.4
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)4026.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Johnson Elementary School)36.426.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408325
 20.3%
African American180139
 22.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2739
 44.4%
Pacific Islander01
White158114
 27.8%
Two or More Races4132
 22%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%96.6%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Johnson Elementary School.

Students who attend Johnson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richards Middle School
High : Jordan Vocational High School

Students at Johnson Elementary School are 43% African American, 35% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Johnson Elementary School ranks 905th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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