Kermit Johnson School

www.jefcoed.com/JohnsonES

606 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Kermit Johnson Elementary School is a public school located in Pinson, Alabama, serving as part of the Jefferson County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its emphasis on community involvement and academic consistency, Kermit Johnson Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Whether through classroom instruction or school-sponsored programs, the school maintains a steady focus on helping every student reach their full potential within the Jefferson County educational framework.

606

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kermit Johnson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	186
Black	276
Two or More	8

Black
276 (45.5 %)
Hispanic
186 (30.7 %)
White
136 (22.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-4350
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/JohnsonES
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 197

Grade 5 239

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kermit Johnson School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	170
Grade 4	197
Grade 5	239

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kermit Johnson School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	48.2%
Male	314	51.8%

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