Johnson Elementary

1645 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903

johnson.charlottesvilleschools.org/

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Johnson Elementary School, located on Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a neighborhood public school serving the local community as part of the Charlottesville City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and strong home-school partnerships, Johnson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on meeting the individual needs of its students through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on equity and student engagement, the staff at Johnson works to cultivate a supportive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds of every child. Through its dedication to community involvement and academic excellence, Johnson Elementary serves as a foundational pillar within the Charlottesville educational landscape.

327

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	47
Black	88
Asian	28
Two or More	59

White
105 (32.1%)
Black
88 (26.9%)
Two or More
59 (18.0%)
Hispanic
47 (14.4%)
Asian
28 (8.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlottesville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)245-2417
Website:	http://johnson.charlottesvilleschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
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 36

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60