D S JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
D S Johnson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nash County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, NC with about 359 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 18 teachers, D S Johnson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
D.S. Johnson Elementary School, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nash County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to support student achievement. Through various programs and initiatives, D.S. Johnson works to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and accountable. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact D S Johnson Elementary at (252) 451-2895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801-6259
(252) 451-2895
D S JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rocky Mount, NC with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nash County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 359
- Teachers:
- 18.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 359 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending D S JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- White
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.