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Johnson Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4550 Narrow Lane Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Johnson Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 61 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
7%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,973

Median home value

$137,000

Median rent

$1,056/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

23.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crump Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.4 mi544Compare →
Bear Exploration CenterEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.5 mi503Compare →
Dannelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–52.3 mi591Compare →
Macmillan International at MckeeEnrollment path unverified8.8K–52.3 mi383Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#22 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Elementary School

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Elementary School

What grades does Johnson Elementary School serve?

Johnson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Johnson Elementary School?

Johnson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Elementary School rank in AL?

Johnson Elementary School ranks #925 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Johnson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Johnson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Johnson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Elementary School?

87.5% of students at Johnson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
Area population (ZIP 36116)
44,369
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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