JOHN A.JOHNSON ACHIEVEMENT PLUS EL.

JOHN A.JOHNSON ACHIEVEMENT PLUS EL. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, JOHN A.JOHNSON ACHIEVEMENT PLUS EL. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School is a public school located in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is defined by its "Achievement Plus" model, which integrates traditional classroom instruction with comprehensive community services. By partnering with local organizations and social services, the school aims to support not only the academic growth of its students but also the well-being of their families, effectively acting as a community hub that addresses both educational and non-academic barriers to student success.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a learning environment that encourages high expectations for all students while promoting equity and inclusion. Because it serves a diverse population within the Saint Paul area, the curriculum is designed to meet a wide range of learning needs through targeted support and collaborative instruction. By coordinating resources such as family outreach, health services, and after-school programming, John A. Johnson strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and community engagement for every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact JOHN A.JOHNSON ACHIEVEMENT PLUS EL. at (651) 793-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

740 YORK AVE E
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-3730
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JOHN A.JOHNSON ACHIEVEMENT PLUS EL. is a public Title I school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 394 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
394
Teachers:
28.56
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 394 students

Black or African American
38.8%
Asian
31.5%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
9.6%
White
5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.