Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School often compared to?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
153 students attend John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School offer ?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School part of?
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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