Timothy L Johnson Academy

Charter School 440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Timothy L. Johnson Academy is a public charter school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, operating under a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education in a safe and supportive learning environment. By emphasizing high expectations and individualized instruction, the academy aims to prepare its students for long-term success in high school and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on community involvement and parental partnership, viewing education as a collaborative effort between educators, students, and families. In addition to a core curriculum that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, the academy often incorporates extracurricular programs and enrichment activities designed to foster social-emotional growth and personal responsibility. As a charter institution, Timothy L. Johnson Academy offers families in the Fort Wayne area an alternative educational choice focused on closing achievement gaps and cultivating a strong sense of school pride and culture.

440

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Timothy L Johnson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	25
Black	96
Asian	305
Two or More	12

Asian
305 (69.3%)
Black
96 (21.8%)
Hispanic
25 (5.7%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Timothy L Johnson Academy
Phone:	(260)441-8727
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Timothy L Johnson Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Timothy L Johnson Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	51.4%
Male	214	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)