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#7 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 1% in state

Johnson Elementary

Elementary School · Floyd County · Rome, GA

A Floyd County elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1839 Morrison Camp Ground Rd, Rome, GA 30161

  • Math 91% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+49 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,510
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Johnson Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency91%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
91%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.7%

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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The neighborhood

Where Johnson 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,002/100K

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

$60,176

Median home value

$185,000

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

27.1%

Homeownership

60.4%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30161; 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
Model Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–44.3 mi479Compare →
Armuchee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.93–6Not available536Compare →
Armuchee Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–2Not available469Compare →
Garden Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–4Not available513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Floyd County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#1 of 15
District spending per student
$14,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Johnson Elementary

Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Rome, GA, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Elementary

What grades does Johnson Elementary serve?

Johnson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Johnson Elementary?

Johnson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Elementary rank in GA?

Johnson Elementary ranks #7 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Johnson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Johnson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Johnson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

42.7% of students at Johnson 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 30161)
34,461
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30161; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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