Colonel Johnston Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Johnston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Colonel Johnston Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
277 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colonel Johnston Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
26%
48%

Black
8%
6%

White
49%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Colonel Johnston Elementary School often compared to?
Colonel Johnston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like General Myer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
277 students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Colonel Johnston Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colonel Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Colonel Johnston Elementary School part of?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School is part of Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) School District.
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