Johnson Elementary School

Summary:

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Jackson, Mississippi, with a student population of 290 that is predominantly African American (96.55%). The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Johnson Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 31.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.5% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Mississippi elementary schools for several years, with a ranking of 343 out of 390 schools in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, 100% of Johnson Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Jackson Public School District, Johnson Elementary stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Barack H. Obama Elementary, which is just 2.59 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Mississippi elementary schools and outperforms Johnson Elementary by a significant margin on standardized tests. The high percentage of African American students, low socioeconomic status, and stagnant performance over the years at Johnson Elementary suggest that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying challenges and improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1339 Oakpark Drive
Jackson, MS 39213

(601) 987-3501

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
343^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,083

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Johnson Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 13^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.28. (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: African American (96.6%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 7^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Johnson Elementary School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson Elementary School is $13,083. 18 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi 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	MS State Percentile
2008	84.08	43^rd	394	89.1%
2009	36.98	267^th	392	31.9%
2010	17.74	364^th	403	9.7%
2011	43.83	248^th	418	40.7%
2012	18.09	385^th	414	7.0%
2013	36.90	272^nd	408	33.3%
2014	28.32	316^th	394	19.8%
2015	9.12	400^th	402	0.5%
2016	10.53	387^th	394	1.8%
2017	11.03	391^st	406	3.7%
2018	10.47	385^th	404	4.7%
2019	7.59	393^rd	397	1.0%
2021	11.35	352^nd	381	7.6%
2022	28.15	272^nd	382	28.8%
2023	38.74	239^th	377	36.6%
2024	16.28	343^rd	390	12.1%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Johnson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	6	768	0	1	n/a	n/a	775
1991	3	739	0	0	n/a	n/a	742
1992	2	610	0	0	n/a	n/a	612
1993	1	588	0	0	n/a	n/a	589
1994	2	599	0	0	n/a	n/a	601
1995	0	595	0	0	n/a	n/a	595
1996	0	595	0	0	n/a	n/a	595
1997	0	588	0	0	n/a	n/a	588
1998	1	619	0	0	n/a	n/a	620
1999	0	557	0	1	n/a	n/a	558
2000	0	537	0	1	n/a	n/a	538
2001	0	493	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
2002	0	477	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
2003	0	477	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
2004	0	507	0	0	n/a	n/a	507
2005	0	487	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
2006	1	447	0	0	n/a	n/a	448
2007	0	407	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
2008	1	413	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
2009	2	432	0	0	0	0	434
2010	5	407	0	0	0	1	413
2011	0	364	0	0	0	0	364
2012	0	365	0	0	0	3	368
2013	2	441	0	5	0	4	452
2014	0	466	0	2	0	4	472
2015	1	494	0	4	0	5	504
2016	1	483	1	2	0	5	492
2017	1	455	1	1	0	5	463
2018	1	478	0	2	0	2	483
2019	0	423	0	2	0	1	426
2020	0	368	0	0	0	3	371
2021	0	301	0	0	0	3	304
2022	1	327	0	0	0	5	333
2023	0	280	0	2	0	8	290

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
1990	775	32.2	24.0	n/a
1991	742	32.9	22.5	n/a
1992	612	27.0	22.6	61.1
1993	589	36.0	16.4	63.3
1994	601	33.0	18.2	63.4
1995	595	31.7	18.8	64.7
1996	595	31.7	18.8	64.7
1997	588	28.9	20.3	69.7
1998	620	29.9	20.7	69.2
1999	558	34.7	16.1	78.1
2000	538	33.1	16.3	78.8
2001	493	33.5	14.7	81.1
2002	477	30.4	15.7	83
2003	477	30.4	15.7	83
2004	507	27.3	18.6	85.4
2005	487	29.7	16.4	72.7
2006	448	29.5	15.2	91.7
2007	407	28.8	14.1	96.1
2008	414	28.1	14.7	90.6
2009	434	27.2	16.0	94.5
2010	413	24.6	16.7	96.9
2011	364	24.1	15.0	96.7
2012	368	24.5	14.9	98.4
2013	452	27.0	16.7	98.2
2014	472	25.7	18.3	98.5
2015	504	25.0	20.1	100
2016	492	26.0	18.9	100
2017	463	25.7	17.9	100
2018	483	26.8	18.0	100
2019	426	25.0	17.0	100
2020	371	24.0	15.4	100
2021	304	23.5	12.8	100
2022	333	21.6	15.3	100
2023	290	23.9	12.1	100

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
1990	775	32.2	24.0	n/a
1991	742	32.9	22.5	n/a
1992	612	27.0	22.6	61.1
1993	589	36.0	16.4	63.3
1994	601	33.0	18.2	63.4
1995	595	31.7	18.8	64.7
1996	595	31.7	18.8	64.7
1997	588	28.9	20.3	69.7
1998	620	29.9	20.7	69.2
1999	558	34.7	16.1	78.1
2000	538	33.1	16.3	78.8
2001	493	33.5	14.7	81.1
2002	477	30.4	15.7	83
2003	477	30.4	15.7	83
2004	507	27.3	18.6	85.4
2005	487	29.7	16.4	72.7
2006	448	29.5	15.2	91.7
2007	407	28.8	14.1	96.1
2008	414	28.1	14.7	90.6
2009	434	27.2	16.0	94.5
2010	413	24.6	16.7	96.9
2011	364	24.1	15.0	96.7
2012	368	24.5	14.9	98.4
2013	452	27.0	16.7	98.2
2014	472	25.7	18.3	98.5
2015	504	25.0	20.1	100
2016	492	26.0	18.9	100
2017	463	25.7	17.9	100
2018	483	26.8	18.0	100
2019	426	25.0	17.0	100
2020	371	24.0	15.4	100
2021	304	23.5	12.8	100
2022	333	21.6	15.3	100
2023	290	23.9	12.1	100

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,762
2018	$8,500
2019	$9,373
2020	$11,410
2021	$11,027
2022	$13,083

Data source: Mississippi 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 393^rd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 239^th of 377 Elementary schools	35.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	27	76.6	49.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)	9.7	51	41.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	14.9	22.2	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)	9.5	33.3	23.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	39	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary School)	17.5	40	22.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary School)	12.3	16	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Johnson Elementary School)	17.5	62	44.5%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	290	31.9%
African American	423	280	33.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Johnson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1339 Oakpark Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3501	290	24	12.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	280 (96.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	16.3	343^rd of 390 public elementary schools	12.1%		38.7	239^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.6%	104	31.7	41.0	40.0	22.0	7.7	40.0	43.3	$13,083
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3900 Parkway Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3525	227	20	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	225 (99.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.8	362^nd of 390 public elementary schools	7.2%		13.4	345^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.5%	17	26.3	38.3	25.9	13.2	32.3	29.6	40.7	$13,726
Morrison Academic Advancement Center	Public	1-7	1224 Eminence Row	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3695	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Bailey Avenue Extension	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3591	374	25	15.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (98.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20.5	328^th of 390 public elementary schools	15.9%		13.2	347^th of 377 public elementary schools	8.0%	19	28.8	29.5	46.7	30.5	51.2	13.3	46.7	$12,599
Galloway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	186 Idlewild Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5313	329	23	14.3	100.0%	2 (0.6%)	317 (96.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	10.9	366^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.2%		34.9	257^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.8%	109	22.2	14.3	37.2	27.7	8.1	22.8	57.1	$12,784
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4215 Sunset Drive	Jackson	39213	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3513	192	16	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	192 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.4	384^th of 390 public elementary schools	1.5%		44.4	207^th of 377 public elementary schools	45.1%	177	39.4	11.8	21.1	15.2	2.9	0.0	21.1	$13,715
Pecan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Claiborne Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5444	463	31	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	391 (84.4%)	69 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	7.7	379^th of 390 public elementary schools	2.8%		15.2	337^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.6%	42	32.2	25.4	27.5	21.4	15.9	17.5	40.0	$12,487
Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	472 Mt Vernon Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5308	248	21	11.7	100.0%	3 (1.2%)	237 (95.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	44.2	222^nd of 390 public elementary schools	43.1%		53.8	166^th of 377 public elementary schools	56.0%	56	54.6	51.6	47.6	43.2	29.0	42.8	85.7	$13,215
Ida B. Wells Apac School	Public	4-5	1120 Riverside Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5387	34	5	6.4	100.0%	7 (20.6%)	26 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	96.7	4^th of 390 public elementary schools	99.0%					(n/a)		86.7	93.8		86.6	81.3	100.0	$61,034
Barack H Obama Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	750 N Congress Street	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(601) 960-5333	239	17	13.9	100.0%	3 (1.3%)	230 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	91.5	17^th of 390 public elementary schools	95.6%					(n/a)	89.6	84.0	89.3	66.7	76.0	82.9	87.3	$13,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Elementary School

Is Johnson Elementary School a good school?

Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Johnson Elementary School?

Students at Johnson Elementary School are 97% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Johnson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Lanier High School

What district is Johnson Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Johnson Elementary School.

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