Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Tigers
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres
School Rankings
Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
31%
16%
Black
17%
20%
White
31%
57%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
Johnson Elementary School is ranked #222 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?
279 students attend Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Johnson Elementary School offer ?
Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Elementary School part of?
Johnson Elementary School is part of Franklin Ssd School District.
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