D. D. Johnston Elementary

13421 S. Fairford Ave.
Norwalk, CA 90650

www.ddjohnstonelementary.org

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

D. D. Johnston Elementary School, located in Norwalk, California, is a public school serving students in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and a supportive campus culture. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by fostering a safe learning environment that encourages curiosity and community engagement.

The school’s programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating resources that support literacy, mathematics, and character development. By leveraging its location in the Norwalk community, D. D. Johnston maintains a focus on parent and family involvement to help enrich the educational experience. Through dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to uphold high standards of achievement while nurturing an inclusive space where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.

356

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D. D. Johnston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	311
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
311 (87.4 %)
Two or More
16 (4.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.7 %)
Black
9 (2.5 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-3120
Website:	http://www.ddjohnstonelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 55