Needs Improvement
#9462 of 9,539 schools in CA
Johnston Cooper Elementary
Elementary School · Vallejo City Unified
612 Del Mar St., Vallejo, CA 94589
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
26.7:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
26.7:1
Score
2.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,462 of 9,539
In Vallejo
#23 of 24
public schools
In district
#18 of 19
Vallejo City Unified
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Johnston Cooper Elementary
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About Johnston Cooper Elementary
Johnston Cooper Elementary is a public elementary school in Vallejo, CA, part of Vallejo City Unified. Johnston Cooper Elementary serves approximately 320 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Johnston Cooper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,462 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Johnston Cooper Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 2.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Johnston Cooper Elementary runs 26.7:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
71% of students at Johnston Cooper Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Johnston Cooper Elementary — Students at Johnston Cooper Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.4/10.
How Johnston Cooper Elementary Compares
See how Johnston Cooper Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
612 Del Mar St., Vallejo, CA 94589
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Johnston Cooper Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cave Language Academy (rated 7.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy (rated 6.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Richmond), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST BASIL'S (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Vallejo, see our Vallejo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Life and Truth Academy Vallejo | 0.3 mi | — |
| MIT Griffin Academy Middle Vallejo | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Griffin Academy High Vallejo | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Vallejo High Vallejo | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| ST BASIL'S Vallejo | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy Richmond | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| SPECIAL TOUCH LEARNING & TRAINING ACADEMY #1 Vallejo | 0.9 mi | — |
| Highland Elementary Vallejo | 0.9 mi | 2.0 |
| John Finney High (Continuation) Vallejo | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Vallejo Adult Transition Vallejo | 1.0 mi | — |
| North Hills Christian School Vallejo | 1.0 mi | — |
| NORTH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Vallejo | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Elite Public Vallejo | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Mare Island Technology Academy Vallejo | 1.6 mi | 3.9 |
| MIT Academy Vallejo | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| JIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Vallejo | 1.5 mi | — |
| Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy Vallejo | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| Cave Language Academy Vallejo | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary Vallejo | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy Vallejo | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94589 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,313
Median Home Value
$478,800
Median Rent
$2,127/mo
Population
30,199
College Educated
22.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
39.7
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| Aspire Monarch Academy Oakland, CA | 2.4 |
| Aspire Slauson Academy Charter Oakland, CA | 2.4 |
| Copperopolis Elementary Copperopolis, CA | 2.6 |
| Crest Elementary El Cajon, CA | 2.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Johnston Cooper Elementary
What grades does Johnston Cooper Elementary serve?
Johnston Cooper Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Johnston Cooper Elementary?
Johnston Cooper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Cooper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Cooper Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnston Cooper Elementary rank in CA?
Johnston Cooper Elementary ranks #9,462 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Johnston Cooper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnston Cooper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Johnston Cooper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Cooper Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Johnston Cooper Elementary a charter school?
No, Johnston Cooper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnston Cooper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Johnston Cooper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Cooper Elementary?
86.2% of students at Johnston Cooper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.6%
- Phone
- (707) 556-8420
Resources & Links
District
Vallejo City Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,856
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,175
- District Rank
- #18 of 19
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