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Johnstonville Elementary

Elementary School · Johnstonville Elementary · Susanville, CA

An elementary school in Susanville, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

704-795 Bangham Ln., Susanville, CA 96130

  • Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$13,116
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Johnstonville Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54%

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 Johnstonville Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,880/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Susanville), 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

$71,125

Median home value

$258,400

Median rent

$982/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lassen County Special EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.7 mi7Compare →
Richmond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–82.8 mi185Compare →
Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–23.7 mi372Compare →
Susanville Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–84.1 mi10Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Johnstonville Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnstonville Elementary is listed in Johnstonville Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnstonville Elementary

Johnstonville Elementary is a public elementary school in Susanville, CA, part of Johnstonville Elementary, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,226 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnstonville Elementary

What grades does Johnstonville Elementary serve?

Johnstonville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Johnstonville Elementary?

Johnstonville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnstonville Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnstonville Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnstonville Elementary rank in CA?

Johnstonville Elementary ranks #6,226 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Johnstonville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnstonville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Johnstonville Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnstonville Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnstonville Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Johnstonville Elementary a Title I school?

No, Johnstonville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

54.0% of students at Johnstonville 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.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
198
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lassen County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 96130)
20,892
Area median age
35.9
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 96130; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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