NADINE JOHNSON EL

www.hipponation.org

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nadine Johnson Elementary is a public school located in Hutto, Texas, serving as a key component of the Hutto Independent School District. Named after a longtime Hutto educator, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, which is known for its "Hippo Nation" spirit—a reference to the town's unique history and official mascot. The campus serves students from early childhood through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive environment focused on foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and collaborative learning.

The school operates under the district’s mission to provide an innovative and inclusive educational experience. As part of a rapidly growing suburban area, Nadine Johnson Elementary focuses on utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents to foster a sense of belonging. With a commitment to academic excellence and character building, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while celebrating the pride and tradition inherent in the Hutto community.

608

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NADINE JOHNSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	253
Black	77
Asian	12
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
253 (41.6 %)
White
215 (35.4 %)
Black
77 (12.7 %)
Two or More
49 (8.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HUTTO ISD
Phone:	(512)759-5400
Website:	http://www.hipponation.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 49

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 94