O C JOHNSON SCHOOL
O C Johnson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yuma Elementary District (4499) school district, located in Yuma, AZ with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, O C Johnson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
O.C. Johnson Elementary School is a public school located in Yuma, Arizona, serving students in the Yuma School District One. Situated on West 12th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. As part of the Yuma community, the school focuses on providing foundational education that prepares elementary-age children for their future academic endeavors through a structured curriculum and professional instruction.
Beyond academics, O.C. Johnson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students, families, and staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. By utilizing various district resources and maintaining a commitment to inclusive practices, the school aims to help each student reach their full potential while navigating the essential developmental milestones of their elementary years.
For more information, contact O C Johnson School at (928) 502-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
O C JOHNSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Yuma, AZ with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yuma Elementary District (4499)
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 22.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending O C JOHNSON SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.4%
- White
- 9.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.