Johnson Elementary

www.spenceriowaschools.com

229 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Johnson Elementary, located at 724 West 9th Street in Spencer, Iowa, is a key component of the Spencer Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of their future academic careers while maintaining a strong connection to the local Spencer community.

The school is committed to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with extracurricular opportunities. Through its integration with the broader Spencer school system, Johnson Elementary benefits from shared resources and a cohesive curriculum designed to help every child reach their full potential. Parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.spenceriowaschools.com](http://www.spenceriowaschools.com).

229

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	26
Black	4
Two or More	8

White
191 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
26 (11.4 %)
Two or More
8 (3.5 %)
Black
4 (1.7 %)

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:	Spencer Comm School District
Phone:	(712)262-2710
Website:	http://www.spenceriowaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 67

Kindergarten 162