Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Andrew Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andrew Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Andrew Johnson Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andrew Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Johnson Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
21%
White
79%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Andrew Johnson Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Andrew Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Andrew Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Andrew Johnson Elementary School?
543 students attend Andrew Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Andrew Johnson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Johnson Elementary School?
Andrew Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Andrew Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Andrew Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Andrew Johnson Elementary School part of?
Andrew Johnson Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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