Katherine Johnson Elementary

Summary:

Katherine Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Newport News, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 525. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Katherine Johnson Elementary is a consistently low-performing school, ranking in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools and significantly underperforming on academic measures compared to the state and district averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students performing particularly poorly. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and fluctuating per-student spending suggest potential resource challenges.

Comparisons to nearby schools, such as T. Ryland Sanford Elementary and George J. McIntosh Elementary, as well as higher-performing districts like York County Public Schools, highlight the significant academic gap that Katherine Johnson Elementary needs to address to improve student outcomes. The nearby magnet school, David A. Dutrow Elementary, also outperforms Katherine Johnson Elementary on academic measures, suggesting the potential benefits of specialized educational programs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 17346 Warwick Blvd
       Newport News, VA  23603


(757) 888-3320

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
942nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,816 Help


Students who attend Katherine Johnson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mary Passage Middle
High:    Woodside High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.7%
White:
14.7%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Katherine Johnson Elementary ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.25. (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 Katherine Johnson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine Johnson Elementary is $7,816. 17 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Katherine Johnson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Katherine Johnson Elementary 942nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Katherine Johnson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katherine Johnson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.18 679th 1062 36.1%
2006 23.28 959th 1071 10.5%
2007 36.19 817th 1083 24.6%
2008 49.50 629th 1081 41.8%
2009 22.62 983rd 1082 9.1%
2010 33.76 915th 1113 17.8%
2011 33.33 899th 1117 19.5%
2012 19.12 1030th 1117 7.8%
2013 11.05 1076th 1120 3.9%
2014 10.06 1069th 1110 3.7%
2015 8.14 1068th 1100 2.9%
2016 8.18 1056th 1096 3.6%
2017 10.96 1039th 1099 5.5%
2018 15.34 1003rd 1097 8.6%
2019 19.71 979th 1105 11.4%
2021 6.40 1046th 1103 5.2%
2022 4.34 1077th 1109 2.9%
2023 6.09 1068th 1114 4.1%
2024 19.25 942nd 1114 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.11 832nd 1036 19.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.42 1030th 1100 6.4%
2024 16.37 968th 1098 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.74 1066th 1093 2.5%
2024 23.89 902nd 1101 18.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.27 533rd 579 7.9%
2024 32.11 451st 588 23.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.09 409th 580 29.5%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.94 731st 984 25.7%
2024 7.15 952nd 979 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Katherine Johnson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2017

Open Quote My daughter has been going here for three years. The teachers are very nice and helpful. The principal Mrs. Walters really cares about her students. At the end last year one of the students went missing. She was out in our neighbor hood searching with us for hours until he was found. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 26, 2014

Open Quote this was the best school ever Close Quote



Enrollment information for Katherine Johnson Elementary

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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 806 806
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 798 798
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 749 749
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 768 768
1993 331 292 12 48 13 n/a n/a 0 696
1994 346 290 11 76 10 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 320 349 17 65 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1996 320 349 17 65 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1997 305 358 14 71 5 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 302 365 15 72 6 n/a n/a 0 760
1999 275 391 19 68 5 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 272 428 18 78 3 n/a n/a -4 795
2001 277 399 18 82 7 n/a n/a 0 783
2002 262 341 31 107 7 n/a n/a 0 748
2003 262 341 31 107 7 n/a n/a 0 748
2004 156 430 20 71 5 n/a n/a 0 682
2005 161 412 18 56 6 n/a n/a 5 658
2006 132 410 23 41 4 n/a n/a 13 623
2007 112 388 21 45 3 n/a n/a 21 590
2008 113 374 21 66 3 n/a n/a 28 605
2009 135 385 18 65 3 n/a n/a 34 640
2010 153 410 26 72 2 n/a n/a 43 706
2011 129 381 26 102 3 0 14 0 655
2012 130 372 16 78 3 0 35 0 634
2013 118 340 19 98 2 4 36 0 617
2014 125 341 24 87 2 4 61 0 644
2015 115 364 20 86 3 4 73 0 665
2016 97 340 14 88 5 4 65 0 613
2017 105 338 8 67 3 2 81 0 604
2018 91 332 9 74 3 1 58 0 568
2019 69 342 7 61 3 3 64 0 549
2020 77 346 6 70 2 6 59 0 566
2021 71 342 8 66 0 1 59 0 547
2022 65 325 6 58 2 1 54 0 511
2023 77 308 10 71 2 1 56 0 525

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 Katherine Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 806 35.8 22.5 n/a
1990 798 38.7 20.6 n/a
1991 749 34.6 21.6 n/a
1992 768 35.2 21.8 n/a
1993 696 41.0 17.0 n/a
1994 733 36.1 n/a 26.3
1995 752 n/a 0.0 26.6
1996 752 n/a 0.0 26.6
1997 753 n/a 0.0 31.7
1998 760 n/a 0.0 28.4
1999 758 42.5 17.8 48
2000 795 n/a 0.0 45.2
2001 783 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 748 59.6 12.6 49.6
2003 748 59.6 12.6 49.6
2004 682 57.0 12.0 56.7
2005 658 55.6 11.8 51.6
2006 623 61.0 10.2 53.6
2007 590 59.3 9.9 52.7
2008 605 42.7 14.2 47.3
2009 640 40.7 15.7 52.3
2010 706 48.2 14.6 55.4
2011 655 44.3 14.7 58.2
2012 634 26.0 24.3 57.6
2013 617 31.0 19.9 57.5
2014 644 40.9 15.7 56.1
2015 665 32.0 20.7 59.2
2016 613 36.0 17.0 64.3
2017 604 39.5 15.2 67.4
2018 568 34.0 16.7 82.7
2019 549 35.0 15.6 84.2
2020 566 37.0 15.2 75.8
2021 547 37.0 14.7 n/a
2022 511 31.0 16.4 84
2023 525 33.0 15.9 90.1

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 Katherine Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 806 35.8 22.5 n/a
1990 798 38.7 20.6 n/a
1991 749 34.6 21.6 n/a
1992 768 35.2 21.8 n/a
1993 696 41.0 17.0 n/a
1994 733 36.1 n/a 26.3
1995 752 n/a 0.0 26.6
1996 752 n/a 0.0 26.6
1997 753 n/a 0.0 31.7
1998 760 n/a 0.0 28.4
1999 758 42.5 17.8 48
2000 795 n/a 0.0 45.2
2001 783 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 748 59.6 12.6 49.6
2003 748 59.6 12.6 49.6
2004 682 57.0 12.0 56.7
2005 658 55.6 11.8 51.6
2006 623 61.0 10.2 53.6
2007 590 59.3 9.9 52.7
2008 605 42.7 14.2 47.3
2009 640 40.7 15.7 52.3
2010 706 48.2 14.6 55.4
2011 655 44.3 14.7 58.2
2012 634 26.0 24.3 57.6
2013 617 31.0 19.9 57.5
2014 644 40.9 15.7 56.1
2015 665 32.0 20.7 59.2
2016 613 36.0 17.0 64.3
2017 604 39.5 15.2 67.4
2018 568 34.0 16.7 82.7
2019 549 35.0 15.6 84.2
2020 566 37.0 15.2 75.8
2021 547 37.0 14.7 n/a
2022 511 31.0 16.4 84
2023 525 33.0 15.9 90.1

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 Katherine Johnson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $575 (6.3%) $8,484 (93.7%) $9,059
2020 $157 (2.2%) $7,008 (97.8%) $7,165
2021 $342 (4.4%) $7,474 (95.6%) $7,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine Johnson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 979th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1068th of 1114 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine Johnson Elementary)6337.3
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Katherine Johnson Elementary)4938.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Johnson Elementary)7744.4
 32.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Katherine Johnson Elementary)5452.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Johnson Elementary)7734.9
 42.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Katherine Johnson Elementary)7538.4
 36.6%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Katherine Johnson Elementary)6743.5
 23.5%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549525
 4.4%
African American342308
 9.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic6171
 16.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White6977
 11.6%
Two or More Races6456
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%90.1%
 5.9%


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Katherine Johnson Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Katherine Johnson Elementary.

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

Middle : Mary Passage Middle
High : Woodside High

Students at Katherine Johnson Elementary are 59% African American, 15% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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

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