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Does Johnson Elementary School have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
562
Elementary
DISTRICT 515 · STATE 451
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MESA UNIFIED DISTRICT (4235)·NCES 040497001233
Johnson Elementary School
3807 E PUEBLO AVE, MESA, AZ 85206 · (480) 427-6800 · Maricopa County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL562 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 81 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 78 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 71 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 63 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 72 | 13% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
This year's kindergarten class (74) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (72).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
44.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -9.0pp since 2017
Math
34.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -21.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 9 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 21 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.0% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | 48.0% | 36.0% |
| 2022-23 | 47.0% | 44.0% |
| 2021-22 | 44.0% | 43.0% |
| 2020-21 | 42.0% | 39.0% |
| 2018-19 | 59.0% | 62.0% |
| 2017-18 | 53.0% | 55.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Johnson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #466 of 1,072 ▼ 35 | #318 of 646 ▼ 27 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #380 of 1,072 ▼ 35 | #270 of 646 ▼ 17 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.5pp | #264 of 930 | #159 of 577 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 562 | #389 of 1,223 | #301 of 692 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #223 of 991 | #121 of 615 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.5% | #218 of 1,007 | #151 of 627 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.1% | #662 of 721 | #423 of 456 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
562
+51 (+10%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 854
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 562 | 39.5 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 618 | 42.5 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 597 | 44.4 | 13.4:1 | 38% (226) |
| 2020-21 | 511 | 38 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 580 | 33.3 | 17.4:1 | 41% (237) |
| 2015-16 | 571 | 34 | 16.8:1 | 48% (274) |
| 2010-11 | 683 | 38 | 18.0:1 | 43% (294) |
| 2000-01 | 731 | 40 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 854 | 36 | 23.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Johnson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (580 to 562); teachers up 19% (33.3 to 39.5).
About Johnson Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School operates as a mid-sized elementary school in MESA, Arizona. The school has 562 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 6. Elementary schools in Arizona have about 451 students on average; enrollment here is 25% higher.
Johnson Elementary School falls under Mesa Unified District (4235), which has 81 schools enrolling 55,821 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Johnson Elementary School is White, with 50% of students. The next largest groups are 35% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% Black. The school's White share is 9 points below the 59% share among Maricopa County residents. The diversity index for Johnson Elementary School is 62%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 39.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 14.2:1. Across elementary schools in Arizona, the average ratio is 17.0:1.
Maricopa County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $89,300 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 37% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Public schools in Maricopa County number 1,352, with about 725,139 students.
Among nearby public schools, Irving Elementary School is closest at about 0.7 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is City: Large: the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 562 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 511.
The discussion board for Johnson Elementary School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Mountain View High SchoolHigh · 3,421 students
- Red Mountain High SchoolHigh · 3,379 students
- Mesa High SchoolHigh · 3,233 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 3,135 students
- Dobson High SchoolHigh · 2,284 students
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 1,995 students
Other schools in MESA
- Mountain View High SchoolHigh · 3,421 students
- Red Mountain High SchoolHigh · 3,379 students
- Mesa High SchoolHigh · 3,233 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 3,135 students
- Dobson High SchoolHigh · 2,284 students
- Desert Ridge HighHigh · 2,103 students
Other Johnson Elementary schools
23 other US public schools in 16 states are named Johnson Elementary. Johnson Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 24.
- Johnson ElementaryEl Cajon, CA · 766 students
- Johnson Elementary SchoolBridgeport, WV · 742 students
- Johnson Elementary SchoolFORNEY, TX · 655 students
- Johnson Elementary SchoolHUMBLE, TX · 565 students
- Johnson ElementaryRacine, WI · 557 students
Nearby schools
- Irving Elementary School0.7 mi · 488
- Taylor Junior High School0.8 mi · 908
- Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa1.3 mi · 255
- Sun Valley High School1.3 mi · 345
- Franklin Junior High School1.4 mi · 288
- Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus1.5 mi · 889
Frequently asked questions
About Johnson Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School enrolls approximately 562 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Johnson Elementary School serve?
Johnson Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Johnson Elementary School?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at Johnson Elementary School.
How diverse is Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School reports a student body of 50% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Johnson Elementary School?
Johnson Elementary School is overseen by Mesa Unified District (4235) in Maricopa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.