Johnson City Elementary/primary School

601 Columbia Dr
Johnson City, NY 13790
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Johnson City Elementary/primary School serves 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Johnson City Elementary/primary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Johnson City Elementary/primary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
11%
16%
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White
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Johnson City Elementary/primary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnson City Elementary/primary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson City Elementary/primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Johnson City Elementary/primary School often compared to?
Johnson City Elementary/primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Johnson City Elementary/primary School?
496 students attend Johnson City Elementary/primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Johnson City Elementary/primary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson City Elementary/primary School?
Johnson City Elementary/primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Johnson City Elementary/primary School offer ?
Johnson City Elementary/primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson City Elementary/primary School part of?
Johnson City Elementary/primary School is part of Johnson City Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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