Johnson Elementary

Public PK, KG-4

 1645 Cherry Avenue
       Charlottesville, VA  22903-3704


(434) 245-2417

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
787th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,908 Help


Students who attend Johnson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Buford Middle
    Walker Upper Elementary
High:    Charlottesville High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.2%
White:
32.9%
Two or more races:
19.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Compare Details Johnson Elementary ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Johnson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.2%), White (32.9%), two or more races (19.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 11.9, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson Elementary is $12,908, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Charlottesville City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Johnson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson Elementary 787th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Johnson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charlottesville City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlottesville City Public Schools 91st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Johnson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 33.58 828th 1062 22.0%
2006 16.95 1006th 1071 6.1%
2007 50.48 586th 1083 45.9%
2008 65.16 355th 1081 67.2%
2009 59.22 442nd 1082 59.1%
2010 47.79 691st 1113 37.9%
2011 66.09 352nd 1117 68.5%
2012 46.01 686th 1117 38.6%
2013 44.91 682nd 1120 39.1%
2014 58.01 476th 1110 57.1%
2015 59.23 487th 1100 55.7%
2016 51.28 605th 1096 44.8%
2017 48.52 639th 1099 41.9%
2018 34.68 830th 1097 24.3%
2019 18.46 992nd 1105 10.2%
2021 51.99 561st 1103 49.1%
2022 50.07 606th 1109 45.4%
2023 35.01 787th 1114 29.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.64 713th 1100 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.38 840th 1093 23.1%
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Rank History for White students at Johnson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.90 219th 984 77.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 16, 2017

Open Quote Johnson Elementary offers an excellent education. The quality of teachers is top-notch and the class sizes are small. The after school programs are plentiful and the community of parents (including many UVA professionals, doctors and post-graduate students) is active. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 14, 2016

Open Quote Johnson Elementary is a wonderful school. The class sizes are small, allowing the students to be taught on an individual basis. The community is wonderful, with many of the students living in the surrounding neighborhoods. There are numerous after-school programs and many fundraisers, PTO meetings, school festivals, etc to get involved with. Our son has truly excelled at Johnson and we are so grateful to the wonderful teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a teacher
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Open Quote We waste money in my school every day. We have about an 11 to 1 student teacher ratio and the children still do not learn. Why? Because the school district keeps throwing money at us, so the 15% of staff that care AND are hard-working don't just have to make up for regular slackers, we attract the worst slackers because they pay and cronyism are rampent. We even have one "teacher" that didn't have a license for years but keep getting extensions because of her 'frends'. I wish I could leave but I look at the students in my class and I know they only get a few chances and I have to be one of those shots to knowledge if at all possible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 133 190 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 120 191 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 101 199 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 101 199 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 86 222 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1998 87 226 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 82 228 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 90 248 2 1 1 n/a n/a -4 338
2001 79 234 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 56 225 8 8 2 n/a n/a 10 309
2003 56 225 8 8 2 n/a n/a 10 309
2004 58 222 6 10 2 n/a n/a 19 317
2005 53 233 6 11 0 n/a n/a 17 320
2006 36 226 1 17 0 n/a n/a 11 291
2007 38 208 1 22 0 n/a n/a 5 274
2008 37 176 4 27 0 n/a n/a 8 252
2009 51 159 11 27 0 n/a n/a 9 257
2010 56 153 17 34 0 n/a n/a 4 264
2011 83 163 22 31 0 0 4 0 303
2012 80 162 33 24 0 0 18 0 317
2013 91 142 23 28 1 0 21 0 306
2014 89 158 23 30 1 0 24 0 325
2015 86 170 21 33 1 0 29 0 340
2016 95 170 18 44 1 0 29 0 357
2017 99 169 18 41 4 0 27 0 358
2018 117 167 15 41 2 0 24 0 366
2019 120 158 13 39 0 0 32 0 362
2020 134 129 11 46 0 0 39 0 359
2021 111 114 10 44 0 0 31 0 310
2022 109 116 5 30 0 0 39 0 299
2023 106 110 10 33 0 0 63 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 326 29.4 11.1 n/a
1994 314 21.5 n/a n/a
1995 301 n/a 0.0 56.1
1996 301 n/a 0.0 56.1
1997 311 n/a 0.0 60.5
1998 317 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 315 28.0 11.3 66.3
2000 338 n/a 0.0 63.5
2001 317 28.8 11.0 60.6
2002 309 35.5 8.7 72.9
2003 309 35.5 8.7 72.9
2004 317 32.8 9.7 78.9
2005 320 32.8 9.8 81.2
2006 291 31.0 9.4 85
2007 274 34.1 8.0 82.9
2008 252 22.5 11.2 81.1
2009 257 22.5 11.4 86.3
2010 264 22.8 11.5 76.5
2011 303 24.0 12.6 71.6
2012 317 26.5 11.9 68.8
2013 306 19.0 16.1 62.7
2014 325 25.5 12.7 65.2
2015 340 26.0 13.0 66.2
2016 357 27.0 13.2 62.5
2017 358 28.9 12.3 59.2
2018 366 29.9 12.2 86.1
2019 362 30.0 12.0 86.7
2020 359 28.2 12.7 90.5
2021 310 25.0 12.4 n/a
2022 299 24.0 12.4 99
2023 322 27.0 11.9 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 326 29.4 11.1 n/a
1994 314 21.5 n/a n/a
1995 301 n/a 0.0 56.1
1996 301 n/a 0.0 56.1
1997 311 n/a 0.0 60.5
1998 317 n/a 0.0 55.5
1999 315 28.0 11.3 66.3
2000 338 n/a 0.0 63.5
2001 317 28.8 11.0 60.6
2002 309 35.5 8.7 72.9
2003 309 35.5 8.7 72.9
2004 317 32.8 9.7 78.9
2005 320 32.8 9.8 81.2
2006 291 31.0 9.4 85
2007 274 34.1 8.0 82.9
2008 252 22.5 11.2 81.1
2009 257 22.5 11.4 86.3
2010 264 22.8 11.5 76.5
2011 303 24.0 12.6 71.6
2012 317 26.5 11.9 68.8
2013 306 19.0 16.1 62.7
2014 325 25.5 12.7 65.2
2015 340 26.0 13.0 66.2
2016 357 27.0 13.2 62.5
2017 358 28.9 12.3 59.2
2018 366 29.9 12.2 86.1
2019 362 30.0 12.0 86.7
2020 359 28.2 12.7 90.5
2021 310 25.0 12.4 n/a
2022 299 24.0 12.4 99
2023 322 27.0 11.9 78.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $74 (0.9%) $8,296 (99.1%) $8,370
2020 $1,252 (11.2%) $9,958 (88.8%) $11,210
2021 $1,636 (12.7%) $11,272 (87.3%) $12,908

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 992nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 787th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary)6451.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7559.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Johnson Elementary)6455.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7162.8
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Elementary)7262.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlottesville City Public Schools)7163.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Johnson Elementary)6378.4
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Charlottesville City Public Schools)6569.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362322
 11%
African American158110
 30.4%
American Indian00
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic3933
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White120106
 11.7%
Two or More Races3263
 96.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%78.3%
 8.5%


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Students who attend Johnson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buford Middle
Middle : Walker Upper Elementary
High : Charlottesville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Johnson Elementary.

Johnson Elementary ranks 787th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Johnson Elementary are 34% African American, 33% White, 20% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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