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Johnson Elementary School
Elementary School · Montrose County School District Re-1j · Montrose, CO
A Montrose County School District Re-1j elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 10000, Montrose, CO 81402
- Math 15% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
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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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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montrose County School District Re-1j
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Elementary School is listed in Montrose County School District Re-1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Elementary School
Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montrose, CO, part of Montrose County School District Re-1j, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,693 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 528 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 CO?
Johnson Elementary School ranks #1,693 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
72.7% 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montrose County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (970) 249-2584
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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