Johnson Elem School

School Overview
Johnson Elementary School, located in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a community-focused educational institution committed to the academic and personal development of its students. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school provides a structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district's goals of fostering equity and providing resources that cater to the diverse needs of the local student population, aiming to prepare children for success in higher grade levels.

Situated on S. Albany Avenue, Johnson Elementary functions as a central hub within the North Lawndale community. The school works to bridge the gap between academic instruction and extracurricular support, often leveraging partnerships with local organizations to enrich the student experience. By focusing on collaborative classroom settings and dedicated teacher-led instruction, the school strives to create a supportive culture that encourages student participation and long-term academic improvement despite the broader socio-economic challenges often faced by urban school environments.
223
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic12
Black203
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Black
    203 (91.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.4 %)
  • White
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9 %)
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: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-1829
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten10
Kindergarten17
Grade 120
Grade 222
Grade 329
Grade 423
Grade 528
Grade 621
Grade 727
Grade 826
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11451.1%
Male10948.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)