Enrollment
206
Elementary
DISTRICT 350 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EDGECOMBE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 370132000725
D S Johnson Elementary
600 Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 · (252) 451-2895 · Edgecombe County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL206 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
203 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 82%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 79 | 38% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 76 | 37% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 71% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Edgecombe County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like D S Johnson Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| D S Johnson Elementary this school | 206 | 98.5% | N/A |
| Community School of Digital & Visual Art Durham | 204 | 98.5% | N/A |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy Enfield | 225 | 98.7% | 48.0% |
| Washington Elementary Greensboro | 214 | 98.6% | 34.5% |
| Movement School Northwest Charlotte | 208 | 98.6% | N/A |
| Fairview Elementary Rocky Mount | 255 | 98.8% | N/A |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where D S Johnson Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Edgecombe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 206 | #1,372 of 1,485 | #11 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.9:1 | #1,330 of 1,377 | #11 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.8% | #1,358 of 1,379 | #10 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.5% | #823 of 1,414 | #7 of 12 |
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.
About D S Johnson Elementary
D S Johnson Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school, is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Students in grades 3 through 5 attend the school, which enrolls 206 students. The average among elementary schools in North Carolina is roughly 467 students; this school is 56% smaller than that.
D S Johnson Elementary is one of 19 schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools, which enrolls 6,310 students in total.
At D S Johnson Elementary, Black students make up 90% of the student body. The school is also 7% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The Black share of the county population is lower, at 56%. D S Johnson Elementary has a diversity index of 19%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 18.9:1, with 10.9 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina is lower than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at D S Johnson Elementary is 99%. That is close to the 99% average for public schools in Edgecombe County.
In the county around the school, Edgecombe County, median household income is about $51,265, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 18% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 19%. A total of 27 public schools operate in Edgecombe County, serving about 8,573 students.
The nearest public school is D S Johnson Elementary, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Locale: City: Small. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for D S Johnson Elementary covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Edgecombe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,736
Census ACS
Median income
$51,265
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
8,573 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Edgecombe County Public Schools
- SouthWest Edgecombe HighHigh · 798 students
- G W Carver ElementaryElementary · 550 students
- Martin Millennium AcademyElementary · 548 students
- G W Bulluck ElementaryElementary · 535 students
- Tarboro HighHigh · 496 students
- Stocks ElementaryElementary · 389 students
Other schools in Rocky Mount
- Northern Nash HighHigh · 1,035 students
- Rocky Mount HighHigh · 1,023 students
- Rocky Mount PreparatoryCombined · 854 students
- Nash Central HighHigh · 703 students
- Rocky Mount MiddleMiddle · 692 students
- G R Edwards ElementaryElementary · 632 students
Other D S Johnson Elementary schools
One other US public school is named D S Johnson Elementary. D S Johnson Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- D S Johnson ElementaryRocky Mount, NC · 332 students
Nearby schools
- D S Johnson Elementary0.0 mi · 332
- Fairview Elementary0.1 mi · 255
- Fairview Elementary0.1 mi · 259
- Baskerville Elementary1.0 mi · 321
- Baskerville Elementary1.0 mi · 225
- EDGE Academy of Health Sciences1.0 mi · 75
Frequently asked questions
About D S Johnson ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at D S Johnson Elementary?
D S Johnson Elementary enrolls approximately 206 students in grades 03-05.
What age range does D S Johnson Elementary serve?
D S Johnson Elementary serves students from grade 03 through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at D S Johnson Elementary?
Approximately 18.9:1 students per teacher at D S Johnson Elementary.
How diverse is D S Johnson Elementary?
D S Johnson Elementary reports a student body of 7% Hispanic, 90% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees D S Johnson Elementary?
D S Johnson Elementary is overseen by Edgecombe County Public Schools in Edgecombe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.