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#586 of 691 schools in NV

J G Johnson Elementary School

Elementary School · Nye · Pahrump, NV

A Nye elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 E Jack Rabbit St, Pahrump, NV 89048

  • Math 14% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$14,075
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at J G Johnson Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 J G 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,440/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,747

Median home value

$292,400

Median rent

$1,162/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Charleston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK1.1 mi200Compare →
Amargosa Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–5Not available97Compare →
Beatty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–5Not available61Compare →
Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Nye

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#15 of 19
District spending per student
$14,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

J G Johnson Elementary School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J G Johnson Elementary School

J G Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pahrump, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J G Johnson Elementary School

What grades does J G Johnson Elementary School serve?

J G Johnson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend J G Johnson Elementary School?

J G Johnson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at J G Johnson Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J G Johnson Elementary School rank in NV?

J G Johnson Elementary School ranks #586 of 691 schools in NV.

What is J G Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

J G Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 J G Johnson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J G Johnson Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J G Johnson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is J G Johnson Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at J G 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
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Nye County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
Area population (ZIP 89048)
25,473
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
50.8
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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89048; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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