Colonel Johnston Elementary School

Colonel Johnston Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Colonel Johnston Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
47%
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Black
10%
6%
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White
50%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Colonel Johnston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Colonel Johnston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colonel Johnston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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?
265 students attend Colonel Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Colonel Johnston Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Johnston Elementary School?
Colonel Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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-2
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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