Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

www.jacksonsd.org/Johnson

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, located on Larsen Road in Jackson, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jackson School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on character education, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

Beyond the classroom, the school is known for prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Jackson community. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a commitment to individualized attention, Howard C. Johnson Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging. Its mission centers on empowering students to reach their full potential by providing the necessary resources, technology, and pedagogical support to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

395

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	128
Black	16
Asian	15
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
222 (56.2 %)
Hispanic
128 (32.4 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.8 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Jackson Township School District
Phone:	(732)833-4640
Website:	http://www.jacksonsd.org/Johnson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 52

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55

Ungraded 43