O C Johnson School

johnson.yuma.org/

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

O.C. Johnson Elementary School is a public school located in Yuma, Arizona, serving students in the Yuma School District One. Situated on West 12th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. As part of the Yuma community, the school focuses on providing foundational education that prepares elementary-age children for their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum and professional instruction.

Beyond academics, O.C. Johnson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students, families, and staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. By utilizing various district resources and maintaining a commitment to inclusive practices, the school aims to help each student reach their full potential while navigating the essential developmental milestones of their elementary years.

352

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O C Johnson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	316
Black	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
316 (89.8%)
White
26 (7.4%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Phone:	(928)502-7900
Website:	http://johnson.yuma.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 15

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52