D S Johnson Elementary

600 North Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

johnsones.ncpschools.net

362 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

362

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D S Johnson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	10
Black	328
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Black
328 (90.6 %)
White
12 (3.3 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nash County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)451-2895
Website:	http://johnsones.ncpschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 123