Johnston Elementary

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnston Elementary School, located at 514 Lee Street in Johnston, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Edgefield County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young student body. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to build strong study habits and positive interpersonal skills during their early formative years.

Beyond academics, Johnston Elementary plays a vital role in the local Johnston community, acting as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of their students, often integrating community resources to enhance the educational experience. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and long-term academic achievement.

254

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnston Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	26
Black	165
Two or More	17

Black
165 (65.0 %)
White
46 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (10.2 %)
Two or More
17 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edgefield 01
Phone:	(803)275-1755
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 30

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 37