Johnston Elementary

230 Johnston Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806

jes.buncombeschools.org/

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Johnston Elementary School, located on Johnston Boulevard in Asheville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buncombe County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become active, engaged members of their local community.

The school is well-integrated into the Asheville area, and it prioritizes strong communication and collaboration between educators, parents, and families. Through its website, the school provides resources for ongoing projects, academic schedules, and extracurricular opportunities, reflecting its dedication to transparency and community involvement. Johnston Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

217

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	87
Black	41
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
87 (40.1%)
White
74 (34.1%)
Black
41 (18.9%)
Two or More
12 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.4%)

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:	Buncombe County Schools
Phone:	(828)232-4291
Website:	http://jes.buncombeschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
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 32

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 35