Johnson Elementary School

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Johnson Elementary School ranks 249 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Scottsburg, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 248. The school is part of the Scott County School District 2, which is ranked 89 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnson Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 62.73% of students at Johnson Elementary were proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 45.67% for the district and the state average of 52.4% for 3rd grade. The school's 3rd grade ILEARN Math proficiency rate of 75.76% is significantly higher than the district (57.27%) and state (52.4%) averages. However, Johnson Elementary has a predominantly white student population (94.35%) and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72.18%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Johnson Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school could focus on addressing the higher chronic absenteeism rate (16.9%), which is still higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 13.2% to 23.9%. Exploring strategies to engage the high-needs student population and support their academic and social-emotional needs could be an area of focus for the school. Overall, Johnson Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic excellence and a commitment to serving a high-needs student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170

(812) 752-8923

District: Scott County School District 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
249^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,178

Students who attend Johnson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Scottsburg Middle School
High:	Scottsburg Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson Elementary School ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Scott County School District 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.2. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scott County School District 2. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 13.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Scott County School District 2! (See more...)

Compare Johnson Elementary School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson Elementary School is $13,178, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Scott County School District 2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Scott County School District 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 2 107^th of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2005	36.47	710^th	959	26.0%
2006	13.67	889^th	961	7.5%
2007	21.86	853^rd	985	13.4%
2008	26.61	823^rd	996	17.4%
2009	49.53	603^rd	1003	39.9%
2010	38.09	729^th	1009	27.8%
2011	60.32	463^rd	1025	54.8%
2012	39.94	728^th	1015	28.3%
2013	42.70	706^th	1035	31.8%
2014	26.42	873^rd	1036	15.7%
2015	40.57	709^th	1040	31.8%
2016	54.14	551^st	1046	47.3%
2017	57.75	493^rd	1033	52.3%
2018	67.60	344^th	1027	66.5%
2019	59.73	431^st	1031	58.2%
2021	84.13	133^rd	1016	86.9%
2022	87.07	104^th	1020	89.8%
2023	67.77	329^th	1016	67.6%
2024	74.20	249^th	1010	75.3%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 18, 2013

Let me be the first to say that Johnson Elementary is phenomenal!!! Their teachers, staff, and principal are top notch!! The students and parents are made to feel welcome!! Great learning goes on at JES!!! 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
1988	246	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1989	228	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1990	209	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1991	220	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1992	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1993	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1994	180	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1995	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1996	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1997	180	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1998	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1999	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2000	182	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2001	162	0	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	171
2002	187	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	190
2003	187	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	190
2004	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2005	196	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	200
2006	192	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	194
2007	209	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
2008	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2009	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	216
2010	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	208
2011	189	0	0	9	2	3	5	0	208
2012	205	0	0	6	2	3	3	0	219
2013	222	0	1	8	2	2	4	0	239
2014	210	0	1	11	1	2	4	0	229
2015	207	1	0	8	1	1	3	0	221
2016	228	1	1	14	1	1	1	0	247
2017	257	1	1	14	0	0	2	0	275
2018	279	1	0	10	0	0	5	0	295
2019	265	0	0	8	0	0	4	0	277
2020	235	0	0	10	0	0	3	0	248
2021	229	0	0	13	0	0	5	0	247
2022	246	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	258
2023	234	0	2	9	0	0	3	0	248
2024	236	0	0	10	0	1	5	0	252

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
1988	251	11.8	21.2	30.7
1989	233	13.2	17.6	31.8
1990	214	11.2	19.1	23.8
1991	223	11.2	19.9	31.4
1992	175	8.7	20.1	38.3
1993	183	11.0	16.6	39.3
1994	180	10.1	17.8	31.7
1995	185	11.1	16.7	31.9
1996	185	11.1	16.7	31.9
1997	180	10.0	18.0	28.9
1998	202	10.6	19.1	39.6
1999	196	11.6	16.9	46.9
2000	182	12.6	14.4	51.6
2001	171	10.5	16.3	44.4
2002	190	10.5	18.1	48.9
2003	190	10.5	18.1	48.9
2004	200	11.5	17.4	52.5
2005	200	12.6	15.9	48.5
2006	194	11.6	16.7	47.4
2007	211	n/a	n/a	53.6
2008	191	12.6	15.2	49.7
2009	216	14.6	14.8	51.9
2010	208	14.6	14.2	50.7
2011	208	13.5	15.3	59.1
2012	219	17.0	12.8	58.4
2013	239	14.0	17.0	57.3
2014	229	15.0	15.2	61.1
2015	221	16.0	13.8	62.4
2016	247	16.0	15.4	64.8
2017	275	17.0	16.1	64.7
2018	295	17.0	17.3	66.8
2019	277	17.0	16.2	72.6
2020	248	17.0	14.5	73.4
2021	247	15.0	16.4	70.4
2022	258	18.8	13.7	64.7
2023	248	17.0	14.5	72.2
2024	252	18.2	13.8	73

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
1988	251	11.8	21.2	30.7
1989	233	13.2	17.6	31.8
1990	214	11.2	19.1	23.8
1991	223	11.2	19.9	31.4
1992	175	8.7	20.1	38.3
1993	183	11.0	16.6	39.3
1994	180	10.1	17.8	31.7
1995	185	11.1	16.7	31.9
1996	185	11.1	16.7	31.9
1997	180	10.0	18.0	28.9
1998	202	10.6	19.1	39.6
1999	196	11.6	16.9	46.9
2000	182	12.6	14.4	51.6
2001	171	10.5	16.3	44.4
2002	190	10.5	18.1	48.9
2003	190	10.5	18.1	48.9
2004	200	11.5	17.4	52.5
2005	200	12.6	15.9	48.5
2006	194	11.6	16.7	47.4
2007	211	n/a	n/a	53.6
2008	191	12.6	15.2	49.7
2009	216	14.6	14.8	51.9
2010	208	14.6	14.2	50.7
2011	208	13.5	15.3	59.1
2012	219	17.0	12.8	58.4
2013	239	14.0	17.0	57.3
2014	229	15.0	15.2	61.1
2015	221	16.0	13.8	62.4
2016	247	16.0	15.4	64.8
2017	275	17.0	16.1	64.7
2018	295	17.0	17.3	66.8
2019	277	17.0	16.2	72.6
2020	248	17.0	14.5	73.4
2021	247	15.0	16.4	70.4
2022	258	18.8	13.7	64.7
2023	248	17.0	14.5	72.2
2024	252	18.2	13.8	73

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,199 (12.5%)	$8,361 (87.5%)	$9,560
2020	$1,056 (10.5%)	$8,974 (89.5%)	$10,030
2021	$1,522 (13.4%)	$9,803 (86.6%)	$11,324
2022	$2,118 (16.1%)	$11,060 (83.9%)	$13,178

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Elementary School

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 431^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 329^th of 1016 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	44.7	41	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	48.3	43.4	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Johnson Elementary School)	55.3	59	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	69.3	54.6	14.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	43.6	35.7	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	43.9	44.6	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Johnson Elementary School)	53.8	61.9	8.1%
4th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	54.9	54.3	0.6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Johnson Elementary School)	56.4	45.2	11.2%
4th Grade Science (Scott County School District 2)	47	45.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	48.6	44.8	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 2)	45.1	39.5	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Johnson Elementary School)	56.8	55.2	1.6%
5th Grade Math (Scott County School District 2)	47.7	50	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Johnson Elementary School)	56.8	51.7	5.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Scott County School District 2)	54.9	49	6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	248	10.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	265	234	11.7%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	72.2%	0.4%

Schools Near Johnson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4235 E Sr 256	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8923	252	18	13.8	73.0%	236 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	74.2	249^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.3%		67.8	329^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.6%	80	45.5	50.0	48.7		48.2	75.8	57.9	56.4		62.7	38.5	$13,178	$2,118	$11,060
Deputy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14350 W Mulberry	Deputy	47230	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8007	112	7	17.2	66.1%	110 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.1	58^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.3%		84.1	142^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	86.0%	84	55.6	69.2			61.3	83.3	76.9			80.7		$10,940	$1,360	$9,580
Scottsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	49 N Hyland St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8922	467	29	15.9	72.4%	421 (90.1%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	56.6	451^st of 1010 public elementary schools	55.3%		50.8	533^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	47.5%	82	32.9	47.3	43.9		40.9	39.0	53.4	47.4		46.2	42.1	$11,175	$2,059	$9,116
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 794-8743	581	25	23.2	68.0%	528 (90.9%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.1%)	32.4	703^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	30.4%		28.4	744^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.8%	41	30.4	35.3	23.7		30.0	38.0	37.7	21.3		32.9	26.7	$9,460	$2,402	$7,058
Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	500 S. Gardner St.	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 752-8921	101	5	20.2	44.6%	93 (92.1%)	2 (2.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Vienna-Finley Elementary School	Public	K-5	445 Ivan Rogers Dr	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8925	397	23	17.0	52.9%	376 (94.7%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	57	447^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.7%		62.8	381^st of 1016 public elementary schools	62.5%	66	25.4	41.4	44.9		36.8	57.1	47.1	42.9		49.5	49.0	$10,484	$1,638	$8,845
Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7980 E Walnut St	Lexington	47138	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8924	226	15	14.8	58.4%	204 (90.3%)	5 (2.2%)	8 (3.5%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	83.3	146^th of 1010 public elementary schools	85.5%		88.3	81^st of 1016 public elementary schools	92.0%	65	73.8	53.6	53.3		62.0	78.6	64.3	43.3		64.0	50.0	$13,900	$1,845	$12,055
Crothersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 S Preston St	Crothersville	47229	Jackson County	Crothersville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 793-2622	243	17	14.2	43.6%	224 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	26.7	753^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	25.4%		21	814^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.9%	61	19.5	10.7	32.6		22.3	31.7	21.4	23.3		25.9	35.7	$9,650	$1,571	$8,079
Graham Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	7910 S Cr 90 W	Commiskey	47227	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-4179	260	19	13.6	63.1%	248 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	64.2	365^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.9%		66	346^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.9%	19	54.1	41.0	27.8	45.7	42.2	89.2	66.7	38.9	37.1	58.5	30.6	$11,387	$1,160	$10,226
Southwestern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 South Main Cross St	Hanover	47243	Jefferson County	Southwestern-Jefferson County Con	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 866-6215	630	33	19.1	68.4%	540 (85.7%)	7 (1.1%)	55 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.8%)	62.4	387^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.7%		51.1	529^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.9%	142	50.6	41.9	51.3		48.2	60.4	44.6	37.5		48.2	33.8	$10,086	$1,749	$8,337

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Johnson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Scottsburg Middle School
High : Scottsburg Senior High School

What district is Johnson Elementary School in?

Scott County School District 2

What is the racial makeup of Johnson Elementary School?

Students at Johnson Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Johnson Elementary School.

Is Johnson Elementary School a good school?

Johnson Elementary School ranks 249^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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