G.L.H. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

G.L.H. Johnson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Danville City Public Schools school district, located in Danville, VA with about 553 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Danville, Virginia, and is part of the Danville Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a smaller urban district, the school emphasizes community engagement and providing students with the essential tools needed to transition successfully to middle school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, placing a significant focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, G.L.H. Johnson works to cultivate a positive school culture by encouraging student participation in various activities and maintaining consistent communication with families. By utilizing its digital presence to share resources, the school aims to keep parents and guardians informed and involved in their children's educational journey.

For more information, contact G.L.H. Johnson Elementary at (434) 799-6433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
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G.L.H. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Danville, VA with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
553
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 553 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending G.L.H. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.0%
White
7.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.