Johnson Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okoboji Elementary School, Spirit Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
217 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Johnson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Spencer Comm School District.
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