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Johnsonville Elementary

160 East Marion Street, Johnsonville, SC 29555 · (843) 386-2955 · Florence County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL537 STUDENTS
Enrollment
537
Elementary
DISTRICT 381 · STATE 526
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
69
Grade 1
93
Grade 2
74
Grade 3
96
Grade 4
83
Grade 5
83
Student demographics
White
33262%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
194%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14%
Black
15429%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 31%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
295%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28253%
Female
25547%

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Test scores

SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Expectations
English Language Arts
57.6%
SC avg 59.7% . +7.4pp since 2023
Math
40.1%
SC avg 44.2% . -3.2pp since 2023
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
537
+33 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 12.9:1
% White
62%
was 63%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
29%
was 28%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Johnsonville Elementary

Located at 160 East Marion Street, in Johnsonville, South Carolina, Johnsonville Elementary is a reasonably sized elementary school that serves 537 students (grades pre-K through 5), overseen by Florence 05.

Florence 05 comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,143 students; Johnsonville Elementary is among them.

On demographics, Johnsonville Elementary reports that 62% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 29% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 50% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Johnsonville Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Florence County) records that the typical household earns roughly $58,305 per year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. Johnsonville Elementary is one of 39 public schools in Florence County (combined enrollment of about 21,641 students).

Johnsonville High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Johnsonville Elementary operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Johnsonville Elementary has expanded 7%, going from 504 students in 2018 to 537 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 15.3:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Florence County at a glance

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Population
137,117
Census ACS
Median income
$58,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
21,641 students

Quick facts

School name
Johnsonville Elementary
District
Florence 05
Address
160 East Marion Street, Johnsonville, SC 29555
Phone
(843) 386-2955
County
Florence County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
537
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
450225000466
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Florence 05
Other schools in Johnsonville
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Frequently asked questions

About Johnsonville Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Johnsonville Elementary?
Johnsonville Elementary enrolls approximately 537 students in grades PK-05.
Is Johnsonville Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Johnsonville Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnsonville Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Johnsonville Elementary is approximately 15.3:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Johnsonville Elementary?
At Johnsonville Elementary, the student body is approximately 62% White, 4% Hispanic, 29% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Johnsonville Elementary?
Johnsonville Elementary is overseen by Florence 05 in Florence County.
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