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#233 of 635 schools in WV

Top 37% in state

Johnson Elementary School

Elementary School · Harrison County Schools · Bridgeport, WV

A Harrison County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

601 Johnson Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330

  • Math 64% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$14,396
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Johnson Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
48%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
64%
2019
Math
64%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 37 test records from WV 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,607/100K

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

$86,843

Median home value

$260,900

Median rent

$1,101/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26330; 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
Simpson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.7 mi520Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–120.8 mi191Compare →
St Mary's Central Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–63.8 mi85Compare →
Nutter Fort Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.83–54.0 mi482Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Harrison County Schools

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#9 of 23
District spending per student
$14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Elementary School is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Elementary School

Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 741 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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 741 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Elementary School is 18.5:1. 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 WV?

Johnson Elementary School ranks #233 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Johnson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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
741
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 26330)
15,130
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
41.8
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 26330; 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

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