Johnson Elementary School

www.johnsonelementary.org

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School, located in Athens, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Limestone County School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating community values, Johnson Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, the school prides itself on being an integral part of the local Athens community. The faculty and staff strive to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages social-emotional development, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through various school programs and parent-teacher involvement, Johnson Elementary maintains a collaborative atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body and ensure a positive educational trajectory for every child.

475

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	68
Black	32
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
341 (71.8%)
Hispanic
68 (14.3%)
Black
32 (6.7%)
Two or More
32 (6.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Limestone County
Phone:	(256)233-6665
Website:	http://www.johnsonelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 96

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 45