J G JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J G Johnson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Nye school district, located in Pahrump, NV with about 488 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 25 teachers, J G Johnson Elementary School 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.

J.G. Johnson Elementary School, located in Pahrump, Nevada, serves as a core educational institution within the Nye County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the fifth grade. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and community-oriented programs.

As a central part of the Pahrump community, J.G. Johnson Elementary prioritizes communication between educators, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative approach to education. The school's mission is generally aligned with district-wide goals of preparing students for future academic success by integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies into their curriculum. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character building, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space for children to grow during their formative years.

For more information, contact J G Johnson Elementary School at (775) 727-6619 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 E Jackrabbit
Pahrump, NV 89048
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J G JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pahrump, NV with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Nye
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
25
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 488 students

White
58.4%
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%
Black or African American
7.2%
Two or more races
5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.