Johnson Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okoboji Elementary School, Spirit Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
229 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Spencer Comm School District.
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