Johnson Elementary School

1180 N Ft Thomas Ave
Fort Thomas, KY 41075

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School, located at 1180 N Ft Thomas Ave in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is a prominent public school serving students in the Fort Thomas Independent School District. Renowned for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a foundational educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between students, dedicated faculty, and supportive families.

The school is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which is designed to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond. By integrating innovative teaching strategies with traditional academic standards, Johnson Elementary aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its student body. Beyond the classroom, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience within a safe, inclusive, and nurturing setting.

425

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
396 (93.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
Hispanic
12 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Fort Thomas Independent
Phone:	(859)441-2444
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 58

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 69