W A Johnson Sch

www.bsd2.org

619 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

W.A. Johnson Elementary School, located at 252 Ridgewood Ave in Bensenville, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the Bensenville School District 2. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. It provides a foundational curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character development.

As a core part of the Bensenville community, W.A. Johnson focuses on providing equitable opportunities for a diverse student body. The school typically utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and support services to meet the varying needs of its pupils. By promoting a culture of collaboration among teachers, parents, and staff, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of civic responsibility.

619

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W A Johnson Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	410
Black	7
Asian	15
Two or More	25

Hispanic
410 (66.2%)
White
162 (26.2%)
Two or More
25 (4.0%)
Asian
15 (2.4%)
Black
7 (1.1%)

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:	Bensenville SD 2
Phone:	(630)766-2605
Website:	http://www.bsd2.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 113