Serving 605 students in grades Kindergarten-5, G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
86%
22%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School?
605 students attend G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School?
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School offer ?
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School part of?
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School is part of Danville City School District.
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