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Johnson Elementary

Summary:

Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Racine, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 454. The school is part of the Racine Unified School District, which is ranked 413 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Johnson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with a statewide rank between 970-990 out of around 1,050-1,070 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly below the Racine Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.5% of 3rd graders, 11.94% of 4th graders, and 4.69% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the district averages of 27.55%, 28.02%, and 19.64%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 22.2% in 2019-2020 to 59.3% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Julian Thomas Elementary, Gilmore Fine Arts School, and Schulte School, also perform below the state average but generally outperform Johnson Elementary in academic achievement and other key metrics. For example, Gilmore Fine Arts School, a public magnet school, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Johnson Elementary and the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2420 Kentucky St
       Racine, WI  53405-4099

(262) 664-6950

District: Racine Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
984th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,666 Help


Students who attend Johnson Elementary usually attend:

High:    Case High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.0%
African American:
27.4%
White:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Compare Details Johnson Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Racine Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.21. (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 Student population at Johnson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50%), African American (27.4%), White (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 12.5. 9 elementary schools in the Racine Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson Elementary is $16,666, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Racine Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Johnson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson Elementary 984th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Johnson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Racine Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Racine Unified School District 413th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.27 544th 633 14.1%
2006 14.92 627th 712 11.9%
2007 8.23 642nd 689 6.8%
2008 8.48 956th 1021 6.4%
2009 8.61 965th 1030 6.3%
2010 6.57 999th 1045 4.4%
2011 5.48 1004th 1046 4.0%
2012 5.04 993rd 1045 5.0%
2013 10.00 972nd 1053 7.7%
2014 8.87 976th 1061 8.0%
2015 3.09 1035th 1076 3.8%
2016 4.24 1017th 1075 5.4%
2017 4.46 1005th 1071 6.2%
2018 5.78 956th 1025 6.7%
2019 4.75 981st 1037 5.4%
2021 5.48 990th 1050 5.7%
2022 7.80 980th 1067 8.2%
2023 7.49 970th 1067 9.1%
2024 5.21 984th 1061 7.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.61 67th 77 13.0%
2024 4.83 118th 119 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 229th 287 20.2%
2019 19.93 256th 275 6.9%
2021 39.16 126th 222 43.2%
2022 46.22 116th 248 53.2%
2023 31.15 189th 249 24.1%
2024 30.25 202nd 269 24.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.29 593rd 721 17.8%
2019 22.38 628th 742 15.4%
2021 23.06 620th 746 16.9%
2022 28.21 575th 748 23.1%
2023 19.09 679th 770 11.8%
2024 13.64 743rd 790 5.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.50 844th 854 1.2%
2019 5.66 866th 874 0.9%
2021 7.97 834th 847 1.5%
2022 8.92 834th 859 2.9%
2023 8.67 842nd 871 3.3%
2024 5.61 851st 866 1.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.33 932nd 997 6.5%
2019 5.91 944th 1002 5.8%
2021 7.05 942nd 1004 6.2%
2022 9.76 925th 1017 9.0%
2023 9.87 910th 1010 9.9%
2024 5.78 942nd 1011 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.96 916th 997 8.1%
2019 6.03 942nd 1002 6.0%
2021 6.72 945th 1003 5.8%
2022 8.17 929th 1017 8.7%
2023 7.76 925th 1011 8.5%
2024 7.57 931st 1012 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 128th 165 22.4%
2019 27.34 121st 161 24.8%
2021 38.64 83rd 141 41.1%
2022 51.73 46th 133 65.4%
2023 39.44 70th 138 49.3%
2024 27.19 107th 137 21.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.10 252nd 271 7.0%
2019 13.81 257th 266 3.4%
2021 21.08 248th 274 9.5%
2022 25.84 230th 296 22.3%
2023 26.40 224th 290 22.8%
2024 17.57 301st 331 9.1%
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Rank History for White students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.17 691st 704 1.8%
2024 16.21 660th 727 9.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Johnson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 237 4 42 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1989 335 229 9 42 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1990 347 217 8 43 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 356 177 6 40 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1992 358 165 5 47 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 345 154 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 335 175 3 54 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 323 198 3 54 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 323 198 3 54 2 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 318 196 2 57 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1998 300 208 5 60 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 303 189 10 54 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 290 219 5 64 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 246 189 6 73 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 197 221 6 83 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 197 221 6 83 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 193 203 9 76 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 162 168 9 68 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 205 255 17 98 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2007 192 245 18 90 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2008 197 231 17 93 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2009 213 247 13 108 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2010 187 236 12 152 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2011 173 244 12 167 1 0 4 0 601
2012 145 242 6 169 0 0 20 0 582
2013 180 241 6 187 0 0 25 0 639
2014 166 201 7 196 1 0 30 0 601
2015 164 145 2 187 1 0 33 0 532
2016 138 151 2 206 1 0 40 0 538
2017 130 175 1 201 1 0 37 0 545
2018 125 160 3 201 1 0 34 1 525
2019 104 166 0 194 0 0 35 0 499
2020 101 152 2 189 0 0 33 0 477
2021 89 129 2 178 0 0 29 0 427
2022 75 117 0 188 0 0 27 0 407
2023 80 141 2 211 0 0 20 0 454
2024 87 145 3 265 0 1 29 0 530

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 33.0 19.0 22.6
1989 617 34.0 18.1 36.3
1990 615 33.0 18.6 30.2
1991 580 37.3 15.5 24.7
1992 576 36.5 15.7 21.2
1993 556 34.7 16.0 24.1
1994 568 32.9 17.3 26.8
1995 580 33.8 17.2 27.4
1996 580 33.8 17.2 27.4
1997 574 33.3 17.2 26.8
1998 573 32.3 17.7 26.7
1999 556 31.3 17.8 31.7
2000 578 30.8 18.8 31.8
2001 516 33.0 15.6 32.9
2002 507 39.0 13.0 51.5
2003 507 39.0 13.0 51.5
2004 483 36.0 13.4 49.9
2005 407 32.5 12.5 n/a
2006 575 35.0 16.4 n/a
2007 545 38.0 14.3 56.7
2008 538 36.6 14.7 65.8
2009 581 37.1 15.7 66.4
2010 587 38.9 15.0 80.7
2011 601 45.8 13.1 81.4
2012 582 43.3 13.4 83
2013 639 44.3 14.4 83.1
2014 601 39.9 15.0 82
2015 532 n/a n/a 83.5
2016 538 40.0 13.4 76.4
2017 545 41.4 13.1 80.6
2018 525 41.2 12.7 78.1
2019 499 44.7 11.1 82
2020 477 42.7 11.1 80.7
2021 427 39.0 10.9 83.6
2022 407 37.3 10.9 77.4
2023 454 41.5 10.9 80.6
2024 530 42.4 12.5 80

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 33.0 19.0 22.6
1989 617 34.0 18.1 36.3
1990 615 33.0 18.6 30.2
1991 580 37.3 15.5 24.7
1992 576 36.5 15.7 21.2
1993 556 34.7 16.0 24.1
1994 568 32.9 17.3 26.8
1995 580 33.8 17.2 27.4
1996 580 33.8 17.2 27.4
1997 574 33.3 17.2 26.8
1998 573 32.3 17.7 26.7
1999 556 31.3 17.8 31.7
2000 578 30.8 18.8 31.8
2001 516 33.0 15.6 32.9
2002 507 39.0 13.0 51.5
2003 507 39.0 13.0 51.5
2004 483 36.0 13.4 49.9
2005 407 32.5 12.5 n/a
2006 575 35.0 16.4 n/a
2007 545 38.0 14.3 56.7
2008 538 36.6 14.7 65.8
2009 581 37.1 15.7 66.4
2010 587 38.9 15.0 80.7
2011 601 45.8 13.1 81.4
2012 582 43.3 13.4 83
2013 639 44.3 14.4 83.1
2014 601 39.9 15.0 82
2015 532 n/a n/a 83.5
2016 538 40.0 13.4 76.4
2017 545 41.4 13.1 80.6
2018 525 41.2 12.7 78.1
2019 499 44.7 11.1 82
2020 477 42.7 11.1 80.7
2021 427 39.0 10.9 83.6
2022 407 37.3 10.9 77.4
2023 454 41.5 10.9 80.6
2024 530 42.4 12.5 80

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,061 (7.4%) $13,372 (92.6%) $14,434
2020 $1,414 (9.2%) $13,902 (90.8%) $15,316
2021 $1,734 (10.4%) $14,933 (89.6%) $16,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson 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 981st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 970th of 1067 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary)11.98.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)21.519.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary)13.410.2
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)27.422.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary)10.518.9
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)24.822.8
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary)11.97.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)24.617.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Johnson Elementary)19.435.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Racine Unified School District)34.435.8
 1.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Johnson Elementary)15.224.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Racine Unified School District)31.625.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson Elementary)96.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)21.618.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary)12.46.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)26.519.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students499454
 9%
African American166141
 15.1%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic194211
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10480
 23.1%
Two or More Races3520
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%80.6%
 1.3%

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Students at Johnson Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 27% African American, 16% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Johnson Elementary.

Johnson Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

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