Emily G Johns School

www.plano88.org/egj/

528 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Emily G. Johns School, located at 430 Mitchell Ct in Plano, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Plano Community Unit School District 88. The school typically focuses on the intermediate grade levels, specifically serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the Plano school system, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the foundational skills necessary for students to transition successfully into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and providing a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, Emily G. Johns often incorporates extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students both socially and academically. With a focus on inclusive practices and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future challenges while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and local identity within the Plano community.

528

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emily G Johns School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	294
Black	40
Asian	7
Two or More	17

Hispanic
294 (55.7 %)
White
170 (32.2 %)
Black
40 (7.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plano CUSD 88
Phone:	(630)552-9182
Website:	http://www.plano88.org/egj/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 4 167

Grade 5 178

Grade 6 183