Colonel Johnston Elementary School

Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Colonel Johnston Elementary School is located on the Fort Huachuca military installation in Arizona and serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military service members. As part of the Sierra Vista Unified School District, the school is uniquely positioned to support a transient and diverse student body that understands the specific challenges associated with military life, such as frequent relocations and parental deployments. The school environment is deeply integrated with the values of the surrounding military community, emphasizing resilience, community support, and adaptability.

Academically, Colonel Johnston Elementary is known for its commitment to providing a stable and enriching environment for its students, often focusing on building strong foundations in core subjects while integrating character education. Because of its location, the school fosters a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and military families work collaboratively to ensure that students feel welcomed and supported regardless of how long they are stationed at the base. It remains a cornerstone of the Fort Huachuca community, dedicated to fostering academic growth and emotional well-being for military-connected youth.

265

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel Johnston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	62
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
132 (49.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (23.4 %)
Two or More
37 (14.0 %)
Black
26 (9.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)
Phone:	(520)459-8798
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 77