Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J G Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
J G Johnson Elementary School's student population of 518 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J G Johnson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J G Johnson Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
44%
Black
4%
12%
White
50%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J G Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
J G Johnson Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are J G Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
J G Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Elementary School, Hafen Elementary School, Manse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend J G Johnson Elementary School?
518 students attend J G Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of J G Johnson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J G Johnson Elementary School?
J G Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does J G Johnson Elementary School offer ?
J G Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J G Johnson Elementary School part of?
J G Johnson Elementary School is part of Nye County School District.
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