Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#183 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
69%
31%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School?
284 students attend Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School offer ?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School part of?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School located?
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School is located in the Highlands neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 24, 2024 (Tuesday)
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