Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
10%
13%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School's ranking?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School often compared to?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Middle School, Mildred Merkley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School?
376 students attend Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School offer ?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School part of?
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School is part of School Town Of Highland School District.
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