J. E. Johnson Elementary School

Jeff Davis County School District
150 J E Johnson Road
PRENTISS, MS 39474
335 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
J.E. Johnson Elementary School is located in Prentiss, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Jefferson Davis County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key educational institution in the area, it works to prepare its students for middle school through a structured curriculum and faculty dedicated to student success.

The school maintains a connection to the broader district community, utilizing its official website to keep parents and guardians informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, J.E. Johnson Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility within the Prentiss community.
335
Total Students
23.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    234 (69.9%)
  • Two or More
    67 (20.0%)
  • White
    26 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Jeff Davis County School District
Phone: (601)792-8149
Website: http://www.jdcsd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 332
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
Pre-Kindergarten 26
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 52
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Carver Elementary
Jeff Davis County School District
252 Students
381 Williamsburg Road
BASSFIELD, MS 39421 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th