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#174 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 14% in state

Johnson Elementary School

Elementary School · Fort Thomas Independent · Fort Thomas, KY

A Fort Thomas Independent elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1180 N Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075

  • Math 72% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,975
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at Johnson Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average535/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Thomas), 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

$99,075

Median home value

$298,700

Median rent

$1,096/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41075; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Catherine of SienaPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–80.4 mi116Compare →
Moyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.1 mi542Compare →
St Thomas SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–81.3 mi159Compare →

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.

Fort Thomas Independent

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Elementary School is listed in Fort Thomas Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Elementary School

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Thomas, KY, part of Fort Thomas Independent, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% 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 433 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 16:1. 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 KY?

Johnson Elementary School ranks #174 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
Area population (ZIP 41075)
17,433
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
38
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 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 41075; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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