KATHERINE G JOHNSON STEM ACADEMY

KATHERINE G JOHNSON STEM ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GREENVILLE ISD school district, located in GREENVILLE, TX with about 235 students offering grade levels from 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 14 teachers, KATHERINE G JOHNSON STEM ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Katherine G. Johnson STEM Academy, located in Greenville, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Greenville Independent School District (GISD) that emphasizes rigorous academic preparation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Named after the pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the academy is designed to foster a culture of innovation and inquiry. The school serves a diverse student body, offering a focused curriculum that integrates hands-on project-based learning with advanced STEM concepts to prepare students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its core STEM curriculum, the academy is known for its commitment to developing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. By utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and fostering partnerships with local industry and academic institutions, the school aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application. The environment at the Jack Finney Boulevard campus is structured to empower students to pursue careers in high-demand fields, ensuring they are well-equipped to become the next generation of researchers, engineers, and scientific leaders.

For more information, contact KATHERINE G JOHNSON STEM ACADEMY at (903) 457-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.