Johnson Elementary

500 West Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020

766 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary is a public school located in the Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, California. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in higher grades while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Johnson Elementary benefits from being part of the Cajon Valley Union School District’s "World of Work" initiative, which focuses on career-readiness and helping students identify their personal strengths and interests from a young age. The campus promotes a collaborative culture involving teachers, staff, and families, aiming to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic growth, Johnson Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

766

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	337
Black	96
Asian	131
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
337 (44.0%)
White
180 (23.5%)
Asian
131 (17.1%)
Black
96 (12.5%)
Two or More
17 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

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:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3139
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 112