Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

Summary:

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is a public elementary school in Highland, Indiana, serving 364 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School Town of Highland district, which is ranked 87 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools like Southridge Elementary and Allen J Warren Elementary, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 49.45% White, 7.42% African American, and 40.66% Hispanic students. However, the school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3%, compared to the district's 11.9% rate. Academically, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.44%) and Math (52.46%) are lower than the district (45% and 47.2%) and state (38.6% and 52.4%) averages.

The data suggests that Judith Morton Johnston Elementary faces some challenges compared to its peers. The school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.57%) than nearby schools, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these issues could be crucial for the school's long-term success and the academic growth of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8220 Fifth St
       Highland, IN  46322


(219) 923-2428

District: School Town of Highland

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,577 Help


Students who attend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.5%
Hispanic:
40.7%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.5%), Hispanic (40.7%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the School Town of Highland District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is 19.6. 2 elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Judith Morton Johnston Elementary employs 18.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary is $9,577. 2 elementary schools in the School Town of Highland District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School Town of Highland:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Highland 105th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.86 181st 326 44.5%
2005 47.94 580th 959 39.5%
2006 34.59 716th 961 25.5%
2007 49.38 590th 985 40.1%
2008 72.83 221st 996 77.8%
2009 74.05 227th 1003 77.4%
2010 80.54 131st 1009 87.0%
2011 67.78 330th 1025 67.8%
2012 63.89 393rd 1015 61.3%
2013 64.07 412th 1035 60.2%
2014 67.98 343rd 1036 66.9%
2015 65.11 377th 1040 63.8%
2016 77.71 187th 1046 82.1%
2017 78.42 179th 1033 82.7%
2018 70.10 307th 1027 70.1%
2019 67.41 334th 1031 67.6%
2021 53.18 505th 1016 50.3%
2022 61.50 401st 1020 60.7%
2023 66.48 344th 1016 66.1%
2024 64.12 366th 1010 63.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 0 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1989 444 0 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 414 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 401 0 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 351 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 386 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 405 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 358 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 7 389
1996 358 0 2 22 0 n/a n/a 7 389
1997 351 1 2 32 0 n/a n/a 4 390
1998 372 1 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 370 1 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 334 1 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 330 1 14 38 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 330 3 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 330 3 12 40 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 346 1 10 42 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 343 2 8 50 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 315 4 8 52 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 324 6 9 66 3 n/a n/a 13 421
2008 279 7 5 59 1 n/a n/a 10 361
2009 305 10 3 57 3 n/a n/a 6 384
2010 283 12 2 60 3 n/a n/a 9 369
2011 248 13 4 86 3 2 20 0 376
2012 256 7 2 102 1 0 13 0 381
2013 204 8 2 89 0 0 11 0 314
2014 201 6 3 87 2 0 10 0 309
2015 187 6 3 94 2 0 10 0 302
2016 192 7 2 90 2 0 6 0 299
2017 191 14 2 119 2 0 3 0 331
2018 202 26 2 154 2 0 5 0 391
2019 224 27 3 159 2 0 6 0 421
2020 236 38 2 172 0 0 9 0 457
2021 185 35 2 153 0 0 6 0 381
2022 190 26 2 167 0 0 5 0 390
2023 180 27 1 148 0 0 8 0 364

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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 23.6 18.1 6.1
1989 465 24.4 19.0 3.2
1990 437 22.4 19.5 5.7
1991 423 22.1 19.1 3.5
1992 367 17.3 21.2 7.4
1993 390 17.7 22.0 8.5
1994 411 16.3 25.2 9.2
1995 389 17.7 22.0 8.6
1996 389 17.7 22.0 8.6
1997 390 17.7 22.0 13.2
1998 406 19.0 21.4 10.6
1999 405 18.7 21.7 16
2000 376 17.0 22.1 15.7
2001 384 16.2 23.7 16.9
2002 386 17.8 21.7 16.1
2003 386 17.8 21.7 16.1
2004 401 18.4 21.8 14.7
2005 405 16.6 24.4 25.9
2006 381 16.6 23.0 25.5
2007 421 n/a n/a 17.4
2008 361 14.6 24.7 26.5
2009 384 15.6 24.6 34.1
2010 369 15.2 24.2 36.7
2011 376 15.5 24.1 40.7
2012 381 23.0 16.5 43.8
2013 314 17.0 18.4 49
2014 309 16.0 19.3 49.8
2015 302 16.0 18.8 51
2016 299 17.0 17.5 46.2
2017 331 18.0 18.3 47.7
2018 391 19.0 20.5 55.5
2019 421 20.0 21.0 54.2
2020 457 21.0 21.7 48.1
2021 381 19.0 20.0 47.5
2022 390 21.5 18.1 36.4
2023 364 18.5 19.6 53.6

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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 429 23.6 18.1 6.1
1989 465 24.4 19.0 3.2
1990 437 22.4 19.5 5.7
1991 423 22.1 19.1 3.5
1992 367 17.3 21.2 7.4
1993 390 17.7 22.0 8.5
1994 411 16.3 25.2 9.2
1995 389 17.7 22.0 8.6
1996 389 17.7 22.0 8.6
1997 390 17.7 22.0 13.2
1998 406 19.0 21.4 10.6
1999 405 18.7 21.7 16
2000 376 17.0 22.1 15.7
2001 384 16.2 23.7 16.9
2002 386 17.8 21.7 16.1
2003 386 17.8 21.7 16.1
2004 401 18.4 21.8 14.7
2005 405 16.6 24.4 25.9
2006 381 16.6 23.0 25.5
2007 421 n/a n/a 17.4
2008 361 14.6 24.7 26.5
2009 384 15.6 24.6 34.1
2010 369 15.2 24.2 36.7
2011 376 15.5 24.1 40.7
2012 381 23.0 16.5 43.8
2013 314 17.0 18.4 49
2014 309 16.0 19.3 49.8
2015 302 16.0 18.8 51
2016 299 17.0 17.5 46.2
2017 331 18.0 18.3 47.7
2018 391 19.0 20.5 55.5
2019 421 20.0 21.0 54.2
2020 457 21.0 21.7 48.1
2021 381 19.0 20.0 47.5
2022 390 21.5 18.1 36.4
2023 364 18.5 19.6 53.6

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 Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (4.3%) $7,622 (95.7%) $7,963
2020 $280 (3.6%) $7,544 (96.4%) $7,824
2021 $357 (4.0%) $8,505 (96.0%) $8,863
2022 $635 (6.6%) $8,942 (93.4%) $9,577

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 344th of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)46.931.6
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)44.243.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)73.570.2
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (School Town of Highland)65.263.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)45.346.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)48.246.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)53.168.8
 15.7%
   4th Grade Math (School Town of Highland)61.163.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)43.846.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (School Town of Highland)52.239.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)63.542.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Highland)42.236.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)63.539.3
 24.2%
   5th Grade Math (School Town of Highland)40.942.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Judith Morton Johnston Elementary)73.141
 32.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School Town of Highland)48.441.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421364
 13.5%
African American2727
American Indian20
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic159148
 6.9%
Pacific Islander00
White224180
 19.6%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%53.6%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Judith Morton Johnston Elementary.

Students who attend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Highland High School

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary ranks 366th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Judith Morton Johnston Elementary are 49% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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