Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnsonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnsonville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Johnsonville Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Johnsonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnsonville Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2177 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
26%
25%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnsonville Elementary School's ranking?
Johnsonville Elementary School is ranked #2177 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Johnsonville Elementary School often compared to?
Johnsonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benhaven Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Johnsonville Elementary School?
471 students attend Johnsonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Johnsonville Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnsonville Elementary School?
Johnsonville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Johnsonville Elementary School offer ?
Johnsonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnsonville Elementary School part of?
Johnsonville Elementary School is part of Harnett County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
I know that this school has the best teachers and staff that love the children. We have so many new things happening at Johnsonville this coming school year. Your child will be blessed to attend. We will have our Battle of the Books, Science Olympiad, Leggo Competition, Elementary Chorus, Art Contest, and many events within the school as well. We have shown much growth in our academic achievement over the past year or so and we will continue to make strides to becoming a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This school is tucked in the sweetest corner of Harnett County. Come stop by and see what all we have going on at Johnsonville.
1 10/29/2016
This school is deplorable my child got lice 5 tumes last year and has already got it again this year the people in charge of this school never own up to anything. The blame of any problem is always put off on someone else and no one is ever held accountable, nor does anything ever change.
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