J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jeff Davis County School District school district, located in PRENTISS, MS with about 551 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

J.E. Johnson Elementary School is located in Prentiss, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Jefferson Davis County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key educational institution in the area, it works to prepare its students for middle school through a structured curriculum and faculty dedicated to student success.

The school maintains a connection to the broader district community, utilizing its official website to keep parents and guardians informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, J.E. Johnson Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility within the Prentiss community.

For more information, contact J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY at (601) 792-4581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2429 MISSISSIPPI AVE.
PRENTISS, MS 39424
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J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PRENTISS, MS with about 551 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
551
Teachers:
35.36
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 551 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J E JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.5%
White
7.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.