Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School, located in Highland, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the School Town of Highland district. Known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The staff emphasizes personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, striving to prepare them for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond the classroom, Johnston Elementary is recognized for its active school community and commitment to student engagement. The school frequently organizes events and activities that encourage parental involvement and strengthen the partnership between families and educators. By maintaining a balance of rigorous core curriculum and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and spirit of the Highland community.

364

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	148
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
180 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
148 (40.7 %)
Black
27 (7.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
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:	No
District:	School Town of Highland
Phone:	(219)923-2428
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 29

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 65