Charles M. Johnson Elementary

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charles M. Johnson Elementary School, located on Bethlehem Road in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Henrico County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop their intellectual, social, and emotional skills. With a focus on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, the school emphasizes preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with Virginia’s educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Charles M. Johnson Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with families. The school environment typically highlights character development, encouraging students to be responsible and engaged citizens. By providing a mix of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and localized support services, the school aims to bridge academic gaps and ensure that every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

423

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles M. Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	194
Black	120
Asian	31
Two or More	24

Hispanic
194 (45.9%)
Black
120 (28.4%)
White
54 (12.8%)
Asian
31 (7.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.7%)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)673-3735
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
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 6

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Charles M. Johnson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Charles M. Johnson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	217	51.3%
Male	206	48.7%

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