Johnson Elementary School

Summary:

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Fort Thomas Independent School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Johnson Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Kentucky, ranking within the top 25 schools in the state for the past several years. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Woodfill Elementary School and Moyer Elementary School, which are also part of the Fort Thomas Independent district. When compared to schools in the neighboring Covington Independent and Bellevue Independent districts, which are lower-performing, Johnson Elementary School's academic performance is significantly higher.

Johnson Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. The school has a relatively high per-student spending compared to the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is relatively lower, indicating the need to address the achievement gap and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
       Fort Thomas, KY  41075


(859) 441-2444

District: Fort Thomas Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Johnson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highlands Middle School
High:    Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Compare Details Johnson Elementary School ranks better than 96.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.52. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson Elementary School 24th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Johnson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fort Thomas Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Thomas Independent 3rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 93.99 13th 638 98.0%
2008 95.62 7th 651 98.9%
2009 93.61 12th 658 98.2%
2010 90.69 20th 683 97.1%
2011 95.46 6th 688 99.1%
2012 96.95 5th 713 99.3%
2013 97.66 4th 719 99.4%
2014 97.41 4th 705 99.4%
2015 97.72 5th 698 99.3%
2016 95.61 8th 690 98.8%
2017 93.24 12th 694 98.3%
2018 93.29 15th 691 97.8%
2019 90.31 23rd 700 96.7%
2021 96.30 4th 517 99.2%
2022 95.27 11th 684 98.4%
2023 92.20 25th 687 96.4%
2024 91.52 24th 685 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.32 43rd 661 93.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.00 292nd 665 56.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.55 5th 663 99.2%
2019 89.31 18th 671 97.3%
2021 93.05 3rd 312 99.0%
2022 95.64 7th 641 98.9%
2023 86.86 37th 639 94.2%
2024 88.43 33rd 644 94.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.14 23rd 206 88.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 34th 665 94.9%
2019 86.69 36th 676 94.7%
2021 94.40 4th 325 98.8%
2022 96.79 6th 657 99.1%
2023 92.65 19th 652 97.1%
2024 87.72 44th 652 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 15th 593 97.5%
2022 93.65 14th 656 97.9%
2023 90.13 30th 658 95.4%
2024 90.27 27th 659 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Johnson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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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 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 447 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 485 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1991 486 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 501 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 468 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 499 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 485 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 485 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 412 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 403 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 393 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 378 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 298 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 288 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 307 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 329 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 355 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 2 363
2008 403 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 3 413
2009 380 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 3 392
2010 420 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 5 436
2011 406 1 5 8 0 0 10 0 430
2012 385 2 2 8 0 0 17 0 414
2013 389 0 3 6 0 1 16 0 415
2014 406 1 4 11 0 0 17 0 439
2015 391 1 4 10 3 0 18 0 427
2016 393 3 2 7 1 0 15 0 421
2017 417 6 4 7 1 0 18 0 453
2018 432 1 4 4 1 0 13 0 455
2019 428 5 5 3 1 0 11 0 453
2020 379 4 2 5 1 0 8 0 399
2021 373 3 2 6 0 0 12 0 396
2022 423 4 9 8 0 0 13 0 457
2023 393 4 3 10 0 0 15 0 425

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
1988 427 21.5 19.8 n/a
1989 449 22.9 19.6 n/a
1990 488 24.8 19.6 n/a
1991 489 26.7 18.3 n/a
1992 504 27.2 18.5 n/a
1993 471 25.7 18.3 n/a
1994 503 27.7 18.2 n/a
1995 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
1996 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
1997 412 25.6 16.1 2.2
1998 403 24.4 16.5 3.7
1999 398 15.5 25.7 2.8
2000 394 16.9 23.3 2.5
2001 381 17.2 22.2 4.2
2002 299 19.3 15.5 7
2003 299 19.3 15.5 7
2004 290 17.7 16.4 n/a
2005 314 18.6 16.9 n/a
2006 335 19.1 17.5 9.6
2007 363 21.0 17.3 8.9
2008 413 21.4 19.3 10
2009 392 20.6 19.0 7.5
2010 436 21.0 20.7 8.8
2011 430 20.0 21.5 12.6
2012 414 20.0 20.7 12.6
2013 415 25.0 16.6 8.4
2014 439 23.5 18.6 11.2
2015 427 23.0 18.5 8.7
2016 421 23.0 18.3 9
2017 453 25.0 18.1 6.4
2018 455 24.5 18.5 9.9
2019 453 25.5 17.7 5.1
2020 399 26.0 15.3 5.3
2021 396 27.0 14.6 2.5
2022 457 25.0 18.2 3.9
2023 425 26.0 16.3 6.4

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 427 21.5 19.8 n/a
1989 449 22.9 19.6 n/a
1990 488 24.8 19.6 n/a
1991 489 26.7 18.3 n/a
1992 504 27.2 18.5 n/a
1993 471 25.7 18.3 n/a
1994 503 27.7 18.2 n/a
1995 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
1996 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
1997 412 25.6 16.1 2.2
1998 403 24.4 16.5 3.7
1999 398 15.5 25.7 2.8
2000 394 16.9 23.3 2.5
2001 381 17.2 22.2 4.2
2002 299 19.3 15.5 7
2003 299 19.3 15.5 7
2004 290 17.7 16.4 n/a
2005 314 18.6 16.9 n/a
2006 335 19.1 17.5 9.6
2007 363 21.0 17.3 8.9
2008 413 21.4 19.3 10
2009 392 20.6 19.0 7.5
2010 436 21.0 20.7 8.8
2011 430 20.0 21.5 12.6
2012 414 20.0 20.7 12.6
2013 415 25.0 16.6 8.4
2014 439 23.5 18.6 11.2
2015 427 23.0 18.5 8.7
2016 421 23.0 18.3 9
2017 453 25.0 18.1 6.4
2018 455 24.5 18.5 9.9
2019 453 25.5 17.7 5.1
2020 399 26.0 15.3 5.3
2021 396 27.0 14.6 2.5
2022 457 25.0 18.2 3.9
2023 425 26.0 16.3 6.4

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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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $288 (1.9%) $47 (0.3%) $335 (2.2%) $9,630 (64.0%) $1,894 (12.6%) $11,524 (76.6%) $15,036
2019 $212 (1.2%) $45 (0.3%) $257 (1.5%) $9,703 (55.4%) $1,637 (9.3%) $11,340 (64.7%) $17,525
2020 $156 (1.2%) $21 (0.2%) $177 (1.3%) $9,902 (73.7%) $1,113 (8.3%) $11,015 (82.0%) $13,432
2021 $305 (0.7%) $280 (0.6%) $584 (1.3%) $10,312 (23.7%) $1,248 (2.9%) $11,560 (26.6%) $43,467
2022 $190 (1.5%) $105 (0.8%) $295 (2.4%) $10,378 (83.8%) $1,810 (14.6%) $12,188 (98.4%) $12,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 687 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453425
 6.2%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White428393
 8.2%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%6.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Elementary School

Yes! Johnson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 24th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

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

Middle : Highlands Middle School
High : Highlands High School

Students at Johnson Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Johnson Elementary School.


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

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