Johnson House Elementary School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/sajh

537 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Stratford Academy - Johnson House is a public elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Stratford Public Schools district, the school operates under a magnet-themed model, focusing on an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes "learning through doing." The curriculum is designed to foster early academic development while encouraging social-emotional growth in a supportive and structured environment.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community and parental involvement, which are central to its operational philosophy. By providing a dedicated space for the district’s youngest learners, Johnson House aims to build a strong foundational base for students before they transition to upper-elementary programs. Through a blend of traditional instruction and hands-on activities, the academy strives to prepare its students for long-term academic success within the Stratford school system.

537

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson House Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	290
Black	174
Asian	4
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
290 (54.1%)
Black
174 (32.5%)
White
51 (9.5%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4180
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/sajh
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 59

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 95