Johnson Upper Elementary School

johnson.livoniapublicschools.org

503 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Johnson Upper Elementary School, located at 8400 North Hix Road in Westland, Michigan, is a key component of the Livonia Public Schools district. Designed specifically for students in the upper elementary grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between traditional elementary education and the middle school experience. Its curriculum is structured to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students as they navigate these pivotal formative years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. By participating in the broader Livonia Public Schools community, Johnson Upper Elementary benefits from a robust set of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. With its focus on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, the school remains a cornerstone of the Westland community, aiming to help every child reach their full potential.

503

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	33
Black	103
Asian	27
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
306 (60.8%)
Black
103 (20.5%)
Hispanic
33 (6.6%)
Two or More
32 (6.4%)
Asian
27 (5.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livonia Public Schools School District
Phone:	(734)744-2740
Website:	http://johnson.livoniapublicschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
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

Grade 5 246

Grade 6 257